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Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator
Application Deadline: 11/24/2026
Req ID: 55334
Department: Corrections
Location: So. Burlington
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Grade: 21
Schedule Type: Full Time
Job Code457900
Overview
The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to work out of Chittenden County Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington.
This position:
- Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the development of volunteer resources within a state correctional.
- Develops policies and procedures for recruiting, orienting, supervising, and supporting volunteers.
- Recruits, interviews, orients, trains, and assigns volunteers according to their abilities and interests.
- Schedules activities, arranges space, and organizes special events.
- Supervises, evaluates, reassigns, and dismisses volunteers, as necessary.
- Provides ongoing training and counseling to volunteers.
- Serves as liaison with facility staff to identify client needs and interests. Identifies volunteer resources to meet specialized interests.
- Coordinates special volunteer recognition events.
- Promotes the use of volunteers within the facility and assists staff to optimally supervise, evaluate and support volunteers.
- Performs community outreach to publicize the needs of the correctional facility and develops new volunteer initiatives.
- May develop special programs to assist inmates with the transition from incarceration to returning to the community.
- Facilitates volunteer and inmate support groups.
- Participates in facility and community meetings, workshops, seminars.
- Prepares reports and schedules, devises forms, and maintains records.
- May supervise the functions of an institutional library.
- Performs related work as required.
Who May Apply
This position, Volunteer Services Coordinator (Job Requisition #55334), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Desiree.Crump@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Duties are typically performed in an office setting, but significant time may be in a correctional setting with inmates who may be considered dangerous. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. The frustration of needs in excess of available or potential resources may be present. Duty hours may be somewhat irregular due to the nature of program activity and client needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.
OR
Two years of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree AND four (4) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of experience at a technical or professional level in social services, community organizations, education, or a related human resource program.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory or coordinating experience.
Special Requirements
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements
In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.
Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Pay: $26.15 - $40.16 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of volunteer services jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, social work, human services, or a related field
- Proven experience recruiting, training, and retaining large volunteer cohorts
- Proficiency with volunteer management software and databases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for community outreach and stakeholder reporting
- Experience developing volunteer recognition programs and retention strategies
- CVA (Certified Volunteer Administrator) certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Director of Volunteer Services Job Search
Quantify volunteer program scale on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the size and complexity you've managed. Replace vague phrases with concrete scope: number of active volunteers, annual hours coordinated, or the size of the community you served. Directors who can show program scale get shortlisted faster.
Highlight database and scheduling tool experience
Many director of volunteer services postings screen for familiarity with volunteer management software like Galaxy Digital, InitLive, or VolunteerHub. If you've used these tools, name them explicitly in your resume rather than burying them under a generic 'technology skills' line.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of volunteer services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by mission alignment, not just title
Organizations hiring a director of volunteer services want someone who believes in their cause. When filtering openings, prioritize sectors where you have direct volunteer or program experience, since interviewers will ask how your personal values connect to their mission.
Prepare a portfolio of volunteer program outcomes
Unlike many leadership roles, this one benefits from a concrete evidence file: retention rates you improved, training curricula you built, or recognition programs you launched. Bring two or three documented examples to interviews rather than relying on verbal summaries alone.
Negotiate with the full compensation package in mind
Nonprofits and healthcare organizations often have limited base pay flexibility but can offer flexible scheduling, professional development budgets, or additional PTO. Before your final interview, research what comparable organizations offer so you can ask for specifics beyond the base offer.
Director of Volunteer Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of volunteer servicess?
AccentCare, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington, and OneOC are hiring the most director of volunteer servicess right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large nonprofits tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many director of volunteer services jobs are remote?
About 56% of director of volunteer services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are less common than in many other director-level positions. Sub-areas like virtual volunteer program coordination and national outreach roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while hands-on community or hospital-based positions typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of volunteer services?
Start by building direct experience coordinating or supervising volunteers in a nonprofit, healthcare, or community organization. Move into program management roles where you oversee recruitment, training, and retention. Earning a CVA certification strengthens your candidacy for director-level positions. Most employers expect several years of progressively responsible volunteer management experience before promoting to or hiring at the director level.
Can you get hired as a director of volunteer services with little experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you focus on organizations with smaller volunteer programs, where the director role is more hands-on and less administrative. Volunteering extensively yourself, managing a volunteer committee, or leading a volunteer program within a larger staff role all build the credible track you need. Supplementing with a CVA or nonprofit management certificate signals seriousness to hiring managers.
What does the director of volunteer services interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen from HR, followed by a panel interview with program staff and senior leadership. You'll typically be asked to walk through a volunteer program you built or improved, describe how you handled a difficult volunteer situation, and explain your approach to retention. Some organizations add a presentation round where you propose a volunteer strategy for their specific context.
Where can I find and apply to director of volunteer services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of volunteer services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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