Volunteer Coordinator

Direct message the job poster from Pro-Truth Pledge Volunteer Coordinator for Intentional Insights and its Pro-Truth Pledge Project (full-time, 40 hours) About the Pro-Truth Pledge Project Pro-Truth Pledge is a project of Intentional Insights, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Columbus, Ohio. Its mission is to protect facts and civility by encouraging politicians – and everyone else – to commit to truth-oriented behaviors by signing the Pro-Truth Pledge at Overview Help grow a nationwide movement for truth-first, civil discourse by building and running our volunteer program. As the first dedicated Volunteer Coordinator, you will design the structure, processes, and culture that recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers who expand the Pro-Truth Pledge, deepen partnerships, and strengthen outreach. You will turn passion into measurable impact by recruiting volunteers, helping them have clear roles, providing them with strong coaching, and pursuing data-informed, metrics-based outcomes. Responsibilities Immediate Priorities (First 3–6 Months) Design and launch a structured volunteer program with clear roles, policies, workflows, and documentation Build and manage a recruiting pipeline sourcing volunteers from pledge signers, campuses, civic groups, and online communities Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, manage references as needed, and lead volunteer orientations and onboarding Match volunteers to roles based on skills, interests, and availability, ensuring fast and effective placement Maintain accurate volunteer data, including hours contributed, activities completed, and outcomes achieved Prepare volunteers for near-term outreach activities such as tabling, canvassing, phone and text banking, and online advocacy Establish program goals, dashboards, and weekly reporting for volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention Program Operations & Quality (Ongoing) Maintain a master volunteer calendar, create rosters and shifts, and ensure coverage for events and campaigns Develop training materials, SOPs, and scripts for key volunteer roles (e.g., outreach, events, digital engagement) Coach volunteer team leads and run recurring skills sessions and practice drills Provide weekly status updates including KPIs, insights, and recommended next steps Monitor quality through audits, observation, and feedback, and iterate processes to improve effectiveness Community Building & Retention (Mid-Term Focus) Build a supportive, inclusive volunteer culture through recognition, meetups, and clear pathways for advancement Gather feedback regularly, resolve conflicts promptly, and support a positive volunteer experience Prepare volunteers to engage respectfully with people across the political spectrum Support outreach to public figures and organizations through well-briefed volunteer teams Public Representation & Communications (Mid-Term Focus) Train volunteers to deliver compelling virtual presentations and represent the Pro-Truth Pledge at partner events Deliver presentations directly when appropriate and model best practices Support communications and media engagement through coordinated volunteer participation Campaigns, Outreach & External Impact (Mid- to Long-Term) Coordinate volunteer-led campaigns to grow Pro-Truth Pledge signatories and organizational partnerships Use metrics to evaluate outreach channel performance and adjust tactics quickly Equip volunteers to amplify earned media through letters to the editor, op-eds, and social media engagement Coordinate rapid-response volunteer actions aligned with timely issues related to disinformation Philanthropy and Donor Stewardship Support (Mid- to Long-Term) Organize volunteer thank-you calls, small-dollar fundraising phone banks, and donor follow-ups Normalize a culture of giving by offering optional, light-touch opportunities for volunteers to become donors, with clear opt-outs Make gentle, values-aligned giving invitations at natural moments (e.g., onboarding, milestones, campaign kickoffs) Equip interested volunteers to make peer-to-peer micro-donor asks using approved scripts and ethical guidelines Track outcomes and integrate results with broader development efforts led by organizational leadership Administration, Risk & Compliance (Ongoing) You will ensure the program operates responsibly and in alignment with organizational standards. Qualifications and Skills (in order of importance) Inspirational, charismatic, motivational, and outgoing to motivate and engage volunteers Organized, detail-oriented problem solver who initiates action Two or more years coordinating volunteers or managing community programs, or comparable high-responsibility volunteer experience Strong recruiting, interviewing, training, and facilitation skills Experience setting targets, building simple dashboards, and improving processes with data Comfortable delivering virtual and in-person presentations and leading trainings Capable of engaging diverse leaders and organizations, including left-leaning and secular groups, while working across partisan divides Demonstrated commitment to civic engagement and rational discourse Knowledgeable about US politics Values truth above ideology Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets, Google Docs. Desirable to have experience with Trello, Facebook Groups, MailChimp, DonorPerfect Proficient with Gen AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini Location Fully remote position Desirable but not obligatory to travel to Columbus, Ohio, once a year for a board retreat Salary and Benefits This is a full-time contract position for 40 hours per week $23–26 per hour, based on experience $1 hourly rate increase after a successful 3-month review Annual merit-based raise based on quantifiable outcomes Questions Email View email address on click.appcast.io To Apply Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr