Volunteer Coordinator

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Entry Level

Job description:

2026, 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Volunteer Coordinator for our Development and Community Engagement team to join our family of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

8 paid holidays each year
Double time pay for holiday hours worked
Earn Paid Time Off
Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
Save for the future with our 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1000 hours worked
One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
Tuition reimbursement program available
On the job training

What matters to you:

• 8 paid holidays each year
• Double time pay for holiday hours worked
• Earn Paid Time Off
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Save for the future with our 403(b) retirement plan—automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
• One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• Opportunity to build meaningful community relationships and make a lasting impact
• On-the-job training

What matters to us:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in recruitment, training, education, volunteer management, or program management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to represent Wendell Foster professionally in community, business, and social settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license, insurable driving record, and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers across all Wendell Foster programs, matching volunteers with meaningful opportunities and service recipients.
Coordinate volunteer involvement for on-site church services and cultivate partnerships with local churches to support resident engagement.
Develop and manage all aspects of the Intermediate Care Facility volunteer program, including one-on-one volunteer opportunities and community volunteer experiences for residents.
Assist with recruiting and organizing volunteers for special events, fundraising activities, and community engagement initiatives.
Maintain accurate volunteer records, databases, reports, and documentation while assisting with campus tours, presentations, and community outreach efforts.

Other important information:Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other

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