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Director of Volunteers jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare systems, faith-based organizations, and higher education, from coordinator-level to senior director, with specializations in volunteer recruitment, program management, and community engagement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- JR10016534
- Hybrid
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Dining, Events, Hospitality Services, and Sales
- Part time
- Closing at: Nov 22 2026 - 11:00pm CST
Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Event CoordinatorJob Summary:
PBS Wisconsin and Friends of PBS Wisconsin are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Coordinator of Event Volunteers to recruit, coordinate, train, and support volunteers for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, Garden & Green Living Expo, and Auction. These signature fundraising and community engagement events rely on hundreds of volunteers each year, and this position plays a key role in creating a positive volunteer experience while ensuring events run smoothly and successfully.
The Coordinator of Event Volunteers is part of the Audience and Marketing Department and reports to the Events Manager. This position serves as the primary lead for volunteer engagement across assigned events, including volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, communication, and recognition. While the position does not directly supervise employees, it provides leadership and guidance to hundreds of event volunteers. The position also supports other station events throughout the year and may serve as the lead coordinator for donor station tour experiences.
This position offers flexibility between 0.75 FTE (30 hours a week) and 1.00 FTE (40 hours a week). The final appointment percentage will be determined in collaboration between the selected candidate and the supervisor, taking into consideration departmental needs and the candidate’s preferences and availability. Duties and responsibilities will be tailored to align with the selected candidate's appointment level.
Expected start date is January 4, 2027, however, a start date will be decided once a candidate is selected and a date is agreed upon. This position is Ongoing/Renewable. ‌
Work hours are typically 8:30am-5:00pm CT, and some evenings and/or weekends for events. Headquarters location is Madison, WI. This position experiences its highest workload during August and September in support of volunteer recruitment for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show.
This position works at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW-Madison campus with the option of working partially remote in a hybrid schedule. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted.
Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.
Additionally, this position must be able to occasionally lift and carry event materials and equipment, including boxes of merchandise, printed materials, tables, chairs, and easels, and remain mobile throughout event venues during extended, multi-day events.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at: https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Recruit, Coordinate, train and motivate volunteer corps
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for all aspects of events including space, vendors, and staff; and coordinates details and resolves operational issues
- Assists with planning and the creation of promotional materials and resources for events
- Monitors and processes event related transactions and event data and records
- Communicates with customers to determine event details and requirements, evaluates requests, recommends service plans and pricing, and provides status updates
- Greets customers/guests, assists with registration, answers questions, and refers complex issues to appropriate entities
Department:
Wisconsin Public Media, PBS Wisconsin, Events Team
The Coordinator of Event Volunteers is part of the Engagement & Events unit within the Audience and Marketing Department. Audience and Marketing leads strategies that grow awareness, engagement, and support for PBS Wisconsin across communities throughout the state. The Engagement & Events unit connects audiences with PBS Wisconsin and WPR through events, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships that foster meaningful engagement, build lasting relationships, and support the organization's mission and long-term growth.
PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio are part of Wisconsin Public Media. The person in this position will be required to comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics https://wpm.wisc.edu/policies/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.
Compensation:
This is an hourly position with an anticipated pay range of $25.00 to $26.50 per hour. The equivalent annualized salary range is approximately $52,000 to $55,000 for a full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) appointment. This position may be filled between 0.75 and 1.0 FTE, with compensation prorated based on the selected candidate's appointment percentage.
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf .
Required Qualifications:
- Experience overseeing or providing leadership support to staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience scheduling and organizing complex logistics with attention to detail.
- Experience providing customer service and support.
- Strong verbal communication with stakeholders, community members, and colleagues in many different areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management tools and database applications.
- Experience in the development and delivery of marketing and communication materials.
- Experience updating and maintaining web pages.
Education:
Associate's degree or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
How to Apply:
The following must be received for your application to be complete. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position:
1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience,
2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background,
Failure to follow these application instructions will result in applications receiving less competitive consideration.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
Contact Information:
Mariah Stuckey, mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu, (608) 890-2272
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
- JR10016534
- Hybrid
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Dining, Events, Hospitality Services, and Sales
- Part time
- Closing at: Nov 22 2026 - 11:00pm CST
Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Event CoordinatorJob Summary:
PBS Wisconsin and Friends of PBS Wisconsin are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Coordinator of Event Volunteers to recruit, coordinate, train, and support volunteers for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, Garden & Green Living Expo, and Auction. These signature fundraising and community engagement events rely on hundreds of volunteers each year, and this position plays a key role in creating a positive volunteer experience while ensuring events run smoothly and successfully.
The Coordinator of Event Volunteers is part of the Audience and Marketing Department and reports to the Events Manager. This position serves as the primary lead for volunteer engagement across assigned events, including volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, communication, and recognition. While the position does not directly supervise employees, it provides leadership and guidance to hundreds of event volunteers. The position also supports other station events throughout the year and may serve as the lead coordinator for donor station tour experiences.
This position offers flexibility between 0.75 FTE (30 hours a week) and 1.00 FTE (40 hours a week). The final appointment percentage will be determined in collaboration between the selected candidate and the supervisor, taking into consideration departmental needs and the candidate’s preferences and availability. Duties and responsibilities will be tailored to align with the selected candidate's appointment level.
Expected start date is January 4, 2027, however, a start date will be decided once a candidate is selected and a date is agreed upon. This position is Ongoing/Renewable. ‌
Work hours are typically 8:30am-5:00pm CT, and some evenings and/or weekends for events. Headquarters location is Madison, WI. This position experiences its highest workload during August and September in support of volunteer recruitment for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show.
This position works at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW-Madison campus with the option of working partially remote in a hybrid schedule. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. The final schedule can be discussed in the offer stage, but fully remote candidates will not be accepted.
Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.
Additionally, this position must be able to occasionally lift and carry event materials and equipment, including boxes of merchandise, printed materials, tables, chairs, and easels, and remain mobile throughout event venues during extended, multi-day events.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at: https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Recruit, Coordinate, train and motivate volunteer corps
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for all aspects of events including space, vendors, and staff; and coordinates details and resolves operational issues
- Assists with planning and the creation of promotional materials and resources for events
- Monitors and processes event related transactions and event data and records
- Communicates with customers to determine event details and requirements, evaluates requests, recommends service plans and pricing, and provides status updates
- Greets customers/guests, assists with registration, answers questions, and refers complex issues to appropriate entities
Department:
Wisconsin Public Media, PBS Wisconsin, Events Team
The Coordinator of Event Volunteers is part of the Engagement & Events unit within the Audience and Marketing Department. Audience and Marketing leads strategies that grow awareness, engagement, and support for PBS Wisconsin across communities throughout the state. The Engagement & Events unit connects audiences with PBS Wisconsin and WPR through events, volunteer opportunities, and community partnerships that foster meaningful engagement, build lasting relationships, and support the organization's mission and long-term growth.
PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio are part of Wisconsin Public Media. The person in this position will be required to comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics https://wpm.wisc.edu/policies/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.
Compensation:
This is an hourly position with an anticipated pay range of $25.00 to $26.50 per hour. The equivalent annualized salary range is approximately $52,000 to $55,000 for a full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week) appointment. This position may be filled between 0.75 and 1.0 FTE, with compensation prorated based on the selected candidate's appointment percentage.
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf .
Required Qualifications:
- Experience overseeing or providing leadership support to staff and/or volunteers.
- Experience scheduling and organizing complex logistics with attention to detail.
- Experience providing customer service and support.
- Strong verbal communication with stakeholders, community members, and colleagues in many different areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management tools and database applications.
- Experience in the development and delivery of marketing and communication materials.
- Experience updating and maintaining web pages.
Education:
Associate's degree or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
How to Apply:
The following must be received for your application to be complete. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position:
1) A cover letter referring to your related work experience,
2) A resume detailing your educational and professional background,
Failure to follow these application instructions will result in applications receiving less competitive consideration.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications. The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first round interviews.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
Contact Information:
Mariah Stuckey, mariah.stuckey@wisc.edu, (608) 890-2272
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of volunteers jobs.
- Three or more years managing volunteer programs or coordinating large volunteer teams
- Experience recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers across diverse community populations
- Proficiency with volunteer management software such as Galaxy Digital or Better Impact
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for volunteer outreach and stakeholder reporting
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, social work, public administration, or a related field
- Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) credential or willingness to obtain certification
Tips for Your Director of Volunteers Job Search
Quantify volunteer program outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for this role want to see numbers that reflect scale and impact. List the number of active volunteers you managed, retention rates you achieved, and programs you launched or grew. Vague descriptions of coordination duties won't stand out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of volunteers openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the organization type
A director of volunteers role at a hospital system has very different expectations than one at a community food bank. Adjust your resume language to mirror the organization's mission, constituent base, and program scale before you apply to each opening.
Highlight your volunteer management software experience
Many employers filter early for candidates familiar with tools like Galaxy Digital, Better Impact, or VolunteerHub. Name the platforms you've used in your resume's skills section and describe how you used them to track hours, schedule shifts, or communicate with volunteers.
Prepare a program case study for your interview
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a volunteer program you built or improved. Come ready with a specific example that covers how you recruited volunteers, addressed attrition, and measured success against an organizational goal.
Negotiate for a professional development budget
The director of volunteers role often sits outside traditional HR career ladders. When negotiating your offer, ask specifically about conference attendance, CVA certification support, and budget for volunteer recognition programs, since these affect your ability to retain top volunteers and grow in the role.
Director of Volunteers Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of volunteers?
The most active employers for director of volunteerss right now are Nonprofit HR, Kinship Radio, and Central Pyramid, and the most openings are in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits and health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many director of volunteers jobs are remote?
About 67% of director of volunteers openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by organization type. Roles focused on virtual volunteer program management or national advocacy organizations tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hospital and community-based programs typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of volunteers?
Start by gaining hands-on experience coordinating volunteers at a nonprofit, faith-based organization, or community program, then move into a volunteer coordinator or program manager role. Build expertise in volunteer recruitment, training, and retention, learn widely used volunteer management platforms, and pursue the CVA credential to signal professional readiness for director-level responsibility.
Can you get hired as a director of volunteers with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can show relevant transferable work. Hiring managers in this field often value demonstrated commitment to volunteerism, project management skills, and community ties over a strict credential checklist. Starting in a volunteer coordinator role, then building a record of program growth and team leadership, is the most direct path into a director position.
What does the director of volunteers interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with HR and program leadership. Expect behavioral questions about how you've handled volunteer attrition, difficult community partners, or program scaling challenges. Some organizations ask candidates to present a short volunteer program proposal or walk through a past program they led from start to finish.
Where can I find and apply to director of volunteers jobs?
You can find and apply to director of volunteers jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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