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Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to coordinate, support, and implement community-based programs aligned with LAHC’s mission to advance health, wellness, and stability across the communities it serves. This role supports programming across multiple functional areas, which may include community outreach, health promotions & obesity prevention, food access, education and workforce development, behavioral health promotion, and substance use disorder prevention initiatives. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with internal teams, partner organizations, schools, healthcare providers, clients and community stakeholders to support program delivery, participant engagement, data tracking, and continuous improvement efforts. Resolves routine issues independently and refers new or complex matters to higher-level staff as appropriate. Routine contact with community members, volunteers, and partner agencies is required to achieve program goals and compliance requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day activities for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with program goals, grant requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Support implementation of community-based initiatives related to prevention, wellness education, behavioral health awareness, substance use disorder prevention, and workforce development.
- Assist with outreach, enrollment, and engagement of participants, families, and community members.
- Facilitate or support workshops, events, trainings, and group activities focused on health education, prevention strategies, and resource access.
- Serve as a liaison between LAHC and community partners, schools, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with development and distribution of educational and outreach materials tailored to diverse audiences.
- Support data collection, documentation, and reporting requirements for grants, funders, and internal evaluation efforts.
- Maintain accurate and timely program records, including participant data, attendance, outcomes, and satisfaction of metrics.
- Participate in community coalitions, task forces, committees, and planning meetings related to health promotion and prevention initiatives.
- Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers or peer advocates as applicable to assigned programs.
- Monitor program activities to ensure adherence to organizational policies, confidentiality standards, trauma-informed practices, and ethical guidelines.
- Attend and successfully complete required training, webinars, certification courses, and professional development activities.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Community-based programming and prevention models.
- Behavioral health promotion and substance use disorder prevention principles (as applicable based on program assignment)
- Social determinants of health and community wellness frameworks.
- Available community resources, referral pathways, and support services.
- Basic data collection, reporting, and program evaluation concepts.
Skill in:
- Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
- Communicating effectively with individuals, families, and community partners.
- Organizing programs, events, and activities involving multiple stakeholders.
- Supporting documentation and reporting requirements with attention to detail.
Ability to:
- Work with participants in group and one-to-one settings.
- Build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and trauma-informed practices.
- Incorporate participant needs, goals, and perspectives into program delivery.
- Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Gather information, identify trends, and apply findings to program improvements.
- Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree
- Required Disciplines: Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
- None
- Relevant certifications in behavioral health, prevention, peer support, or community health based on program assignment preferred but not required.
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including evenings and weekends.
Travel Required: Local travel within the Detroit metropolitan area.
Working Environment:
Climate-controlled offices, schools, community centers, health clinics, and outdoor community settings as program activities require.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting
Up to 7 hour(s) per day
Lifting
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Walking
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Standing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Pushing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Bending
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Squatting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Pulling
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Stooping
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Up to 50 max. pounds**
Reaching
Up to 2 hour(s) per day
Climbing
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Balancing
Will not generally apply
Stairs
Up to .5 hour(s) per day
Twisting
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Ladder
Will not generally apply
Crawling
Will not generally apply
Step-stool
Will not generally apply
Kneeling
Up to 1 hour(s) per day
Excessive heat
Will not generally apply
Typing
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Excessive cold
Will not generally apply
Data Entry
Up to 4 hour(s) per day
Dust
Will not generally apply
Humidity
Will not generally apply
Loud Noise
Will not generally apply
Hands in Water
Will not generally apply
Unusual hearing or vision demands:
None specified
Other physical demands or notes:
** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.
Last updated: May 24, 2026
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in volunteer program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, social work, public administration, or a related field
- Experience recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling large cohorts of volunteers
- Proficiency with volunteer management software and database tracking tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for training and stakeholder reporting
- Ability to develop and deliver volunteer orientation and ongoing training programs
- CVA or comparable volunteer administration certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Volunteer Program Manager Job Search
Quantify volunteer impact on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers: how many volunteers you recruited, retained, or trained, and how many service hours your program generated. Pull those figures from your past annual reports or program dashboards and lead with them in your bullets.
Highlight your volunteer management software experience
Many postings screen for hands-on experience with platforms like VolunteerHub, Galaxy Digital, or InitLive. Name the tools you've used in your skills section so your resume clears the initial applicant tracking system filter before a human reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists volunteer program manager 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 area, not just title
Your experience managing hospital volunteers reads differently to a food bank than to a university. Tailor your cover letter to the organization's specific population served, whether that's seniors, youth, disaster-relief teams, or clinical staff support.
Prepare a scenario answer about a recruitment shortfall
Interviewers for this role routinely ask how you handled a surge in demand or a gap in volunteer coverage. Walk through one real example using situation, action, and result, and name the specific communication channels or backup systems you used.
Negotiate scope, not just title, in your offer
Many volunteer program manager roles carry a broad mandate but limited staff or budget authority. Before you accept, clarify whether you'll have input on program budget, a dedicated coordinator to supervise, or authority to onboard partner organizations independently.
Volunteer Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most volunteer program managers?
The most active employers for volunteer program managers right now are Gigis Playhouse, United Way, and River Crossing YMCA, and the most openings are in California, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations in healthcare, higher education, and large-scale community nonprofits tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many volunteer program manager jobs are remote?
About 31% of volunteer program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Roles focused on training curriculum development, database administration, and grant reporting skew more remote, while positions that involve in-person volunteer coordination or facility-based programs are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a volunteer program manager?
Start by gaining direct volunteer coordination experience at a nonprofit, hospital, university, or community organization, even in an administrative or part-time capacity. Build familiarity with volunteer management software and data tracking. Pursue a CVA certification through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration to strengthen your candidacy. Then apply to coordinator or assistant manager roles that lead to full program management responsibility.
Can you get hired as a volunteer program manager with little experience?
Yes, especially if you frame adjacent experience strategically. Coordinating campus clubs, managing event volunteers, or supervising interns all demonstrate relevant competencies. Emphasize any work where you recruited people, managed schedules, ran orientations, or tracked participation. Entry-level program coordinator titles are the most accessible entry point, and many organizations promote from within once you demonstrate reliability and organizational skills.
What does the volunteer program manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the program director or department head. You'll typically face behavioral questions about managing difficult volunteers, handling last-minute cancellations, and building a volunteer pipeline from scratch. Some employers add a practical component, such as reviewing a sample volunteer handbook or walking through how you'd design an onboarding process.
Where can I find and apply to volunteer program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to volunteer program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, sector, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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