Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Job Category : Programming
Requisition Number : COMMU001678
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Posted : February 5, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Position Title : Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Advancement/ CVE
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting : Fully Onsite
Schedule : The typical workweek for this position will include one weekend day, i.e. Sunday-Thursday, with Friday/Saturday as days off
Reports To : Associate Director of Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Pay Range : $31 - $32/hour
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work :
Time off benefits for this position include:
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview We are seeking a strategic mission-driven Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist to be a thought partner in supporting JFS programs by recruiting, onboarding, and engaging volunteers across the organization while ensuring a positive, consistent volunteer experience and maintaining accurate data and compliance records. The role actively promotes volunteer opportunities in the community, represents JFS at events to build meaningful partnerships, and assists with scheduling and tracking in-kind donations. Additionally, the Specialist contributes to departmental operations, communications, administrative needs, and event planning related to volunteer engagement and appreciation. The typical workweek for this position will include one weekend day, i.e. Sunday-Thursday, with Friday/Saturday as days off.
Responsibilities :
Recruit, onboard, and provide orientation for volunteers supporting JFS programs and events
Train and onboard CVE Coordinators in partnership with current CVE team members
Develop and support targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to meet program needs
Create and distribute regular volunteer communications, including updates, announcements, and role-specific information
Build and maintain strong relationships with JFS program staff to support effective volunteer placement and ensure consistent volunteer experience across programs and locations
Update and record changes to volunteer roles and assignments in the JFS volunteer database and on external volunteer platforms
Assist with planning and executing volunteer appreciation and stewardship events to acknowledge and retain volunteers
Community Engagement and Outreach
Present to community groups, service organizations, corporations, and educational institutions about volunteer opportunities and other ways to engage with JFS
Represent JFS at community fairs, events, and community meetings to build relationships with community partners and promote JFS services and volunteer opportunities
Work scheduled events on evenings and weekends as needed
Assist with scheduling and tracking community in kind donations and events
Data Management & Administration
Lead projects that maintain the volunteer database, including tracking hours, qualifications, compliance documents, and in-kind contributions
Work with JFS program staff to ensure monthly volunteer hours are accurately submitted
Complete monthly and annual reporting to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and external program requirements
Update and maintain information on internal JFS employee sites and platforms
Manage administrative tasks, including processing departmental purchases, invoices, and reimbursements
Provide administrative support for the Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship as needed
Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have :
At least 2 years of experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement or related fields required
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently
Great customer service and interpersonal skills, experience working with donors and volunteers
Ability to assimilate information quickly and analyze problems and implement solutions appropriately
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, and training others
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have :
Social media and marketing tools, i.e. Canva
Experience with volunteer database management i.e. Galaxy Digital
Experience with various data analytical tools
Jewish cultural knowledge
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use hands. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and lift overhead up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties :
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : COMMU001678
Apply now
Posted : February 5, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
Description Position Title : Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Advancement/ CVE
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting : Fully Onsite
Schedule : The typical workweek for this position will include one weekend day, i.e. Sunday-Thursday, with Friday/Saturday as days off
Reports To : Associate Director of Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Pay Range : $31 - $32/hour
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work :
Time off benefits for this position include:
Paid vacation time and sick leave
15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview We are seeking a strategic mission-driven Community & Volunteer Engagement Specialist to be a thought partner in supporting JFS programs by recruiting, onboarding, and engaging volunteers across the organization while ensuring a positive, consistent volunteer experience and maintaining accurate data and compliance records. The role actively promotes volunteer opportunities in the community, represents JFS at events to build meaningful partnerships, and assists with scheduling and tracking in-kind donations. Additionally, the Specialist contributes to departmental operations, communications, administrative needs, and event planning related to volunteer engagement and appreciation. The typical workweek for this position will include one weekend day, i.e. Sunday-Thursday, with Friday/Saturday as days off.
Responsibilities :
Recruit, onboard, and provide orientation for volunteers supporting JFS programs and events
Train and onboard CVE Coordinators in partnership with current CVE team members
Develop and support targeted volunteer recruitment strategies to meet program needs
Create and distribute regular volunteer communications, including updates, announcements, and role-specific information
Build and maintain strong relationships with JFS program staff to support effective volunteer placement and ensure consistent volunteer experience across programs and locations
Update and record changes to volunteer roles and assignments in the JFS volunteer database and on external volunteer platforms
Assist with planning and executing volunteer appreciation and stewardship events to acknowledge and retain volunteers
Community Engagement and Outreach
Present to community groups, service organizations, corporations, and educational institutions about volunteer opportunities and other ways to engage with JFS
Represent JFS at community fairs, events, and community meetings to build relationships with community partners and promote JFS services and volunteer opportunities
Work scheduled events on evenings and weekends as needed
Assist with scheduling and tracking community in kind donations and events
Data Management & Administration
Lead projects that maintain the volunteer database, including tracking hours, qualifications, compliance documents, and in-kind contributions
Work with JFS program staff to ensure monthly volunteer hours are accurately submitted
Complete monthly and annual reporting to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and external program requirements
Update and maintain information on internal JFS employee sites and platforms
Manage administrative tasks, including processing departmental purchases, invoices, and reimbursements
Provide administrative support for the Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship as needed
Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have :
At least 2 years of experience with volunteer coordination, community engagement or related fields required
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently
Great customer service and interpersonal skills, experience working with donors and volunteers
Ability to assimilate information quickly and analyze problems and implement solutions appropriately
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, and training others
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have :
Social media and marketing tools, i.e. Canva
Experience with volunteer database management i.e. Galaxy Digital
Experience with various data analytical tools
Jewish cultural knowledge
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use hands. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, and lift overhead up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Other Duties :
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Please submit your resume and cover letter on your application.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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