Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator - Prescott
Company: U.S.Vets
Location: Iron Springs
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like
to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to
work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job
for you! Come & join our winning team! Benefits include Paid
Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and
Company matching 401K All applications must be completed in
entirety for further consideration. Local candidates only!
Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator This position reports
directly to the Program Manager and is responsible for coordinating
activities for veterans and their families enrolled in United
States Veterans Initiatives (U.S.VETS) programs and coordinating
volunteers to support activities and secure resources that benefit
veteran households. Responsibilities: Develops, promotes, and
maintains a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the
U.S.VETS site Surveys staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer
assistance and surveys clients for needs and preferences for
activities Coordinates volunteer application process in conjunction
with Human Resources as needed and recruits, interviews, and places
applicants for volunteer work to support site activities, events,
and program departments Coordinates volunteer placement within
programs and departments and assists department supervisors and
staff in ensuring volunteer supervision Conducts and/or arranges
for volunteer orientation and training in conjunction with Human
Resources department Creates, updates, and maintains volunteer
position descriptions for various volunteer assignments Maintains
accurate records and provides timely statistical and activity
reports on volunteer participation Cultivates relationships and
conducts presentations with local community agencies, schools,
social organizations, community service programs, subsidized
employment programs, and businesses to establish an active network
of volunteers and community resources to support U.S.VETS programs
Organizes and conducts site tours related to volunteer and veteran
activities Ensures materials and presentations associated with
volunteer and veteran activities properly reflect U.S.VETS brand
Manages database entry and records of incoming in-kind donations
for goods and services Generates thank you letters and other
recognition for donors and volunteers Supports Development &
Communications Manager and Executive Director with the planning and
execution of on and off-site development and fundraising events
Develops and maintains a current calendar of veteran and volunteer
activities and site events related to U.S.VETS programs Supports
veterans in reaching their personal social, recreational and
vocational goals and improving quality of life through therapeutic
activities Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in a variety
of on and off-site therapeutic and recreational activities for
veterans such as fitness activities, cooking classes, field trips,
arts and crafts, bowling, sporting events, showing of movies, and
games Transports and/or coordinates transportation for volunteer
and veteran activities Tracks client participation numbers to
measure activity success as well as grant related metrics Other
duties as assigned to include special projects and tasks to support
Development & Communications Manager and Executive Director
Qualifications Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred.
Minimum of two years of relevant experience may substitute for
degree requirements. Minimum of one year experience in coordinating
volunteer programs and activities. Experience working with homeless
and/or veteran population preferred. Ability to work effectively
with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work
independently and use good time management to handle a variety of
duties. Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the
job in this residential program environment to include ensuring
activities occur for veterans on holidays Strong interpersonal
skills, together with the ability to listen to colleagues and
donors, and tact in dealing with potential areas of overlap
Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and
Excel Valid drivers license required. Must meet company insurance
requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
Position requires ability to be flexible in shift days/hours. (This
position revolves around Veteran activities & may require nights,
weekends, holidays scheduling regularly & ability to be able to be
flexible in accordance with Veteran activities calendar.)
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