Role OverviewThe Volunteer Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Outreach Manager and is responsible for coordinating volunteers, managing relationships, and supporting community engagement efforts that strengthen voter participation across New York City. The role supports the NYC Votes initiative by recruiting and training volunteers, organizing civic engagement activities, maintaining day-to-day volunteer operations, and ensuring accurate data and reporting practices that align with agency standards.
What You Will Do
The Volunteer Coordinator will organize and lead volunteer outreach and community events, conduct regular outreach activities, collaborate with the Education team and other Public Affairs units, coordinate and facilitate voter registration drives, identify and cultivate new potential partners, and serve as a liaison between the CFB and community organizations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of systems such as VAN, Mobilize, REACH, and other voter activation platforms, as well as experience with event planning and program execution, including logistics coordination and resource distribution. The candidate will be skilled at speaking/engaging with and members of the public to ensure a positive experience with the CFB and NYC Votes brand.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- One year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management, or a closely related field
- Knowledge of systems such as VAN, Mobilize, REACH, and other voter activation platforms
- Experience with event planning and program execution, including logistics coordination and resource distribution
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Visa/relocation assistance
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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