DOC Jacksonville CC Volunteer Services Coordinator II

Overview

Job Requisition : 53497
Closing Date: 03/23/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections - Jacksonville Correctional Center
Class

Title:

VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORD II (48482)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5615 a month;
Full Range $5615 - $7980 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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The Facility Volunteer Coordinator will work daily with facility Volunteers and other facility staff across multiple areas to ensure volunteer programming is successful. This position will be responsible for ensuring all volunteers are screened for approval and receive proper training for working in a correctional facility. This position will assist in enhancing the internship opportunities at the facility level across all departments.

If you have a passion for enhancing program delivery and working with our community partners, please apply for this Facility Volunteer Coordinator position. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

• As Facility Volunteer Coordinator, directs and coordinates the work of all volunteer personnel at the facility.
• Creates and maintains necessary records, reports, and schedules.
• Speaks on behalf of Corrections related to Volunteer Services.
• Monitors progress of volunteer services.
• Coordinates with institutions of higher learning and other agencies to best optimize internship experiences for the interns and IDOC.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization, or a social science field.

• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience directing and coordinating the work of volunteers.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in a correctional setting providing services to individuals in custody or connecting individuals in custody to community resources.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience collecting data and providing reports to…