The People Concern
Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator, Volunteer Groups
The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Role:
Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator, Volunteer Groups
Reports to:
Assistant Director of Development
Program:
7000- Development
Department:
Development
Location:
Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Setting:
100% Onsite
Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Status:
Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings:
1
Job Description Summary The Corporate and Community Relations Coordinator, Volunteers is a highly visible, relationship-driven role within The People Concern’s Development team. This position serves as a key ambassador for the organization, connecting volunteers, corporate partners, and community members to our mission through meaningful, hands-on engagement.
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting volunteers across programs and sites, while also playing an active role in community outreach, fundraising efforts, and major events. This is an in-person, externally facing role that requires regular presence in the office and at program sites, as well as participation in community events throughout Los Angeles.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary external point of contact for individual, group, and corporate volunteers.
Recruit, onboard, and steward volunteers in alignment with organizational needs and community partnerships.
Coordinate volunteer placements across program sites in collaboration with internal staff.
Communicate clearly and professionally with volunteers, staff, and external partners.
Attend and support volunteer activities on-site, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Represent the organization at community events, volunteer fairs, and partner activations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
Support Development-led fundraising efforts by engaging volunteers in events, campaigns, and stewardship opportunities.
Assist with major fundraising and community events, including planning, on-site execution, and follow-up.
Collaborate with Corporate & Community Relations staff to support employee volunteer days and corporate activations.
Manage volunteer onboarding processes, including orientations and compliance requirements.
Track volunteer participation, hours, and engagement data using internal systems and reporting tools.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to volunteer engagement.
Support volunteer recognition, appreciation, and retention efforts.
Work cross-functionally with Program, Safety, HR, and Communications teams to ensure a positive and compliant volunteer experience.
Assist with special projects and other Development initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field
Passion for community engagement, volunteerism, and mission-driven work
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Comfort representing an organization externally at community events and partner engagements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
Comfort working in a fast-paced, people-facing environment
Willingness and ability to work in the office and travel regularly to program sites and community locations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Comfortable with public speaking and representing an organization externally
Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
Experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement, fundraising, or nonprofit development preferred
Comfortable working evenings or weekends occasionally for events and activations
Proficiency with CRM or volunteer management systems a plus
Work Environment This is a highly interactive, in-person role rooted in relationship-building and community engagement. The Volunteer Coordinator will be based out of The People Concern’s Arlington Headquarters and will regularly travel to program sites and community locations across Los Angeles to support volunteer activities, events, and partnerships. This position requires a hands-on presence and consistent on-site engagement and is not a remote or work-from-home role.
Expected Behaviors
Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected
Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About The People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
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Community and Corporate Relationships Coordinator, Volunteer Groups
Reports to:
Assistant Director of Development
Program:
7000- Development
Department:
Development
Location:
Arlington Administration - 2116 Arlington Ave., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Setting:
100% Onsite
Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Status:
Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings:
1
Job Description Summary The Corporate and Community Relations Coordinator, Volunteers is a highly visible, relationship-driven role within The People Concern’s Development team. This position serves as a key ambassador for the organization, connecting volunteers, corporate partners, and community members to our mission through meaningful, hands-on engagement.
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and supporting volunteers across programs and sites, while also playing an active role in community outreach, fundraising efforts, and major events. This is an in-person, externally facing role that requires regular presence in the office and at program sites, as well as participation in community events throughout Los Angeles.
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary external point of contact for individual, group, and corporate volunteers.
Recruit, onboard, and steward volunteers in alignment with organizational needs and community partnerships.
Coordinate volunteer placements across program sites in collaboration with internal staff.
Communicate clearly and professionally with volunteers, staff, and external partners.
Attend and support volunteer activities on-site, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Represent the organization at community events, volunteer fairs, and partner activations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
Support Development-led fundraising efforts by engaging volunteers in events, campaigns, and stewardship opportunities.
Assist with major fundraising and community events, including planning, on-site execution, and follow-up.
Collaborate with Corporate & Community Relations staff to support employee volunteer days and corporate activations.
Manage volunteer onboarding processes, including orientations and compliance requirements.
Track volunteer participation, hours, and engagement data using internal systems and reporting tools.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to volunteer engagement.
Support volunteer recognition, appreciation, and retention efforts.
Work cross-functionally with Program, Safety, HR, and Communications teams to ensure a positive and compliant volunteer experience.
Assist with special projects and other Development initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
1–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field
Passion for community engagement, volunteerism, and mission-driven work
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Comfort representing an organization externally at community events and partner engagements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
Comfort working in a fast-paced, people-facing environment
Willingness and ability to work in the office and travel regularly to program sites and community locations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Comfortable with public speaking and representing an organization externally
Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams
Experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement, fundraising, or nonprofit development preferred
Comfortable working evenings or weekends occasionally for events and activations
Proficiency with CRM or volunteer management systems a plus
Work Environment This is a highly interactive, in-person role rooted in relationship-building and community engagement. The Volunteer Coordinator will be based out of The People Concern’s Arlington Headquarters and will regularly travel to program sites and community locations across Los Angeles to support volunteer activities, events, and partnerships. This position requires a hands-on presence and consistent on-site engagement and is not a remote or work-from-home role.
Expected Behaviors
Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected
Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About The People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
Note:
This description preserves the essential information and required EEO statements. All content is kept as originally provided, with formatting adjusted for clarity and accessibility.
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