Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator (24 hours per week)

Date Posted: 1/27/2026

To successfully coordinate a unified resource system, between school staff and volunteers, based upon the staff needs and volunteer interest and skills.

• Knowledge of the Cape Elizabeth Schools and the school volunteer program and experience as a school volunteer preferred.
• Demonstrated communication skills and attention to detail.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Assistant Superintendent

• Manages the volunteer screening process.
• Creates and maintains an up-to-date volunteer handbook.
• Conducts volunteer orientations as needed.
• Place volunteers based upon staff need and volunteer skill and interest.
• Visits each school regularly to check-in with teachers, staff, administrators, and volunteers to determine support needs and problem solve as needed.
• Coordinated recognition of the work of volunteers with social media, news articles, school-based acknowledgements as well as district wide events during National Volunteer Week.
• Collaborates with parent organizations as needed.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the volunteer program and procedures annually.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Part-time, school-year (10 months) position. Salary and any pro-rated benefits to be established by the Superintendent.

• Mental Demands
  : calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
• Physical Demands
  :
  The physical demands listed here are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: sitting, walking, climbing stairs, operating computers and other equipment, using tools, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions
  : inside, outside, slippery surfaces, potential minimal biological exposure (human waste, body fluids), working around moving objects, working with students, working with adults, and working alone

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation. The Cape Elizabeth School Department expects that all employees will perform assigned duties diligently, professionally and efficiently and in compliance with all district policies and procedures as well as all federal and state laws.

• Interested candidates should submit a completed application for employment available from our website -
• Applications are due by 4pm when a date is listed.
• A valid Maine Department of Education Background Check (a/k/a CHRC) will be required of the successful candidate. However, it is not a requirement to obtain prior to applying.
• For more information about Maine's Department of Education Background Check (CHRC), please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./fingerprinting
• Create a MEIS account. To submit a new application for CHRC. ($15 fee).
• Register to have your fingerprints taken at ME's fingerprinting partner registration site -  (They have a processing fee of $55.)

Internal applicants should submit the internal application available from our website.