Volunteer Coordinator

Company: IrisHouse
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating signature Volunteer programs and activities to support the mission of Iris House in New York. The Volunteer Coordinator works with individual volunteers as well as corporate and community groups in coordination with the needs and operations of Iris House, under the supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS 1. Maintain volunteer work records 2. Evaluate volunteers work 3. Organize volunteer recognition events and activities 4. Recruits and energizes volunteers 5. Management of volunteer relationships 6. Volunteer scheduling 7. Communicates with volunteers 8. Keeping volunteers informed 9. Maintains volunteer management software system 10. Organize volunteer training sessions 11. Volunteer applications 12. Volunteer appreciation 13. Coordinate activities to thank volunteers 14. Develop programs and projects for volunteers 15. Generate reports about volunteer work 16. Lead volunteers through orientation and training 17. Managing and organizing the volunteer database 18. Managing budgets and resources 19. Organizing events to attract new members 20. Recruit volunteers with various techniques OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS · Provide operational support for the Meal Program including serving meals to families, inventorying, and putting away donations · Identify programs which volunteers are needed to educate the community and clients (i.e. home garden techniques). · Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to understand and determine current and changing needs of the organization; prepare projects for volunteer groups · Provide timely communication to the volunteer team and other internal stakeholders as needed related programs and key projects · Create monthly volunteer newsletter · Support recognition strategies for groups supporting the House; ranging from sending daily Thank You emails to supporting major events (e.g. Volunteer Recognition Awards dinner) · Assist with annual volunteer fundraising events and other organization-related events · Serve meals as needed · Welcome new and returning volunteer groups to the House; lead tours, encourage and thank them, keep them connected to the mission through knowledge sharing on impact 1. Shares on-call status with other staff members. 2. Demonstrates teamwork and open communication. 3. Performs other related duties as assigned. Company Description Welcome to Iris House! Iris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff. Iris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs. To fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities. Company Description Welcome to Iris House!\r\n\r\nIris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.\r\n\r\nIris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.\r\n\r\nTo fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities.

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