Volunteer Coordinator - Goochland​/Powhatan Counties

Volunteer Coordinator - Goochland/Powhatan Counties

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Northeast District Coop. Extension
Location: Goochland, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science

Job Description

Recruits, supervises, and trains Master Gardener volunteers, 4-H volunteers, and occasional/one-time volunteers. Performs work of moderate difficulty in recruiting and placing volunteers and coordinating volunteer services and activities. Facilitates volunteer orientation and training. Assesses department needs to plan for volunteer projects and assignments. Tracks and maintains volunteer service hours. Identifies and implements ways to recruit new volunteers through community outreach, public relations programs, volunteer agencies and other service organizations.

Plans, organizes, and implements volunteer recognition events and activities. Collaborates with volunteer coordinators in other localities and state programs leaders as required. Maintains records and prepares correspondence, reports, and other documents; performs related work as required. Assists with office coverage. This position will serve Goochland and Powhatan with an office in each locality.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a human services field, business, marketing, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience and training; strong experience in coordinating a volunteer program or in providing volunteer services preferred. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of volunteerism. Advanced and diverse computer skills (such as Office Suite, Outlook, Chrome and Internet Explorer, Adobe, etc.) and highly motivated, self-starter capable of working independently and working with teams.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (such as oral presentations to broad audiences, preparing reports, etc.). Excellent customer service and analytical skills. Good driving record required. Pre-employment criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with volunteers.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$20.00 - $24.00

20 (Approximately)

Review Date

December 4, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a driver's license check with an acceptable and safe driving record.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

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Advertised: November 13, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled