Warriors for Warriors Volunteer Program Coordinator

Warriors For Warriors Program CoordinatorPart-Time PositionReports to: Community Education DirectorWork location: Washington Educational Services Building (WESB), Welcome Center, with regular travel to elementary and middle school buildingsClassification: Part-time position working 12-24 hours per week; will vary.Rate of pay: Stipend amount paid monthly of $1625 per monthSchedule: 12-24 hours per week. Hours are flexible and largely self-determined by the Coordinator, school schedule, and events.Position SummaryThe Warriors for Warriors Program Coordinator builds and runs the district's community volunteer program serving Brainerd Public Schools students in elementary and middle school. The Warriors for Warriors initiative is to recruit, screen, train, and place community volunteers starting with parents and grandparents in our elementary and middle school buildings during the school day, where they add supervision in high-traffic areas and provide students with additional caring adult contact, homework help, and reading support. This is a community-facing position. The Coordinator is the face of the program in the Brainerd Lakes area: being a champion of the school district, speaking to service clubs, churches, employers, senior groups, veterans organizations, and parent groups to recruit volunteers, and then making sure every volunteer who signs up is screened, trained, scheduled, supported, and thanked. The Coordinator is also a regular presence in the buildings, working directly with principals and staff to understand the needs and place volunteers where they are needed most. The position is built for flexibility. The Coordinator sets their own schedule within the hours listed above, with the understanding that the work requires availability during the school day for building support as well as availability outside of the school day.Essential ResponsibilitiesCommunity Outreach and Volunteer RecruitmentScreening, Onboarding, and TrainingBuilding Support and Volunteer PlacementProgram AdministrationQualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent.Demonstrated experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, community education, program coordination, public relations, or a closely related field.Proven ability to speak comfortably and persuasively to community groups of varying size.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage many individual volunteers, schedules, and records at once.Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage a self-directed schedule without daily supervision.Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, databases, and standard office software.Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel among district buildings.Ability to pass a criminal background check.Preferred:Post-secondary education in education, communications, public administration, human services, nonprofit management, or a related field.Established relationships within the Brainerd Lakes community.Experience working in or with a K-12 school setting.Experience with volunteer management or visitor management software.Familiarity with FERPA and student data privacy requirements.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGenuine belief in the value of caring adults in the lives of students. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff, families, community members, and volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Clear written and verbal communication. Sound judgment and discretion in handling student and volunteer information. Ability to represent Brainerd Public Schools professionally in public settings. Willingness to be visible, approachable, and responsive.Physical RequirementsAbility to move throughout school buildings, grounds, and parking areas, including during arrival and dismissal. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during building visits and presentations. Occasional lifting and carrying of program materials and supplies up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel between district buildings and community locations.Working ConditionsOffice space is provided in the Washington Educational Services Building (WESB). Regular travel among district elementary and middle school buildings. Frequent work in school buildings during the school day, including high-traffic areas such as entrances, cafeterias, commons, and hallways. Evening and occasional weekend availability required for community speaking engagements, school events, and volunteer orientation sessions. Schedule is flexible and largely determined by the Coordinator within the approved weekly and annual hour limits.Position Objective: The Warriors for Warriors Program Coordinator exists to put more caring, screened adults in front of Brainerd Warrior students every school day. Through community recruitment, careful screening and training, and steady support of our buildings, this position grows and sustains a volunteer corps that makes our schools safer, strengthens the connection between our schools and the community that surrounds them, and gives every student more adults who know their name. Brainerd Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. This position description is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified by the district as needs change.