At Martha’s Table, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity for his or her brightest future and a family and community deeply committed to their success. The organization values a “roll up your sleeves attitude” and a “joy in the day and joy in the work” approach in an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We believe in the power of community – a strong community.  For 40 years, we have offered a continuum of support — through which we offer access to healthy food, family and community supports, and quality education — to strengthen the lives of children and their families, and build strong, healthier communities.  

Position Summary

Martha’s Table is seeking a thoughtful, innovative, and out-going Volunteer Engagement Manager who has proactive and strategic volunteer engagement experience. The ideal candidate will be a competent leader who can assess and meet our programs’ needs through recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers.

The Volunteer Engagement Manager will direct volunteer scheduling, training, outreach, recruitment, and retention while stewarding volunteers through the volunteer life cycle. This position requires a wide set of skills including, but not limited to, a high-level understanding of the organization, an ability to pay close attention to details, effective communications skills to individuals and groups, and multitasking. The Volunteer Manager must also have a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and be joyfully willing to step in to do whatever needs to be done at any given time.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and serve as the point of contact for all on-site volunteers.

• Manage day-to-day volunteer operations, including scheduling volunteers, responding to email and telephone inquiries, and troubleshooting volunteer problems.

• Present and manage orientations and training for new volunteers.

• Actively organize, coordinate, and manage the recruitment of volunteers, including developing partnerships with social, civic, and local institutions and organizations.

• Manage existing partnerships with recurring volunteer groups.

• Facilitate outreach efforts such as presentations to schools, corporate and/or community groups, and information booths at community events.

• Collect and maintain data for accurate assessment of volunteer program.

• Liaise and meet with the various program leaders within Martha’s Table to assess their volunteering needs.

• Communicate volunteer scheduling with program staff.

• Create and assure meaningful experiences for all volunteers.

• Create and manage volunteer newsletters and communication.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of a volunteer recognition program.

• Serve as a backup driver for McKenna’s Wagon, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned