Volunteer Coordinator (Limited Duration) - Salem, OR

The City of Salem, located in Oregon, is a vibrant and dynamic municipal government organization dedicated to serving nearly 180,000 residents across Marion and Polk counties. As the state capital and the second largest city in Oregon, Salem prides itself on its well-established neighborhoods, historic buildings, and family-friendly community atmosphere. The city is structured into eight primary departments, including Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development, employing around 1,350 dedicated staff members who work collaboratively with five labor unions. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for identifying volunteer duties and needs at outreach events, creating structured volunteer work plans, recruiting volunteers from across the community, and managing the volunteer application and referral process. • Must pass the pre-employment background check • May be required to pass a drug test including marijuana • Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards • Ability to work varied hours Monday through Saturday including some evenings and weekends • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • Two years of progressively responsible experience pertinent to assignment • Ability to perform essential job functions • Strong communication skills • Ability to resolve conflicts • Knowledge of volunteer management software and databases