Volunteer Coordinator (LTA)

Town of Gilbert

Volunteer Coordinator (LTA)

SALARY

$64,810.00 - $97,215.00 Annually

LOCATION

Administration Building, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0041

DEPARTMENT

TOWN MANAGER

DIVISION

TM COMMUNITY RESOURCES

OPENING DATE

08/13/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SALARY

$64,810.00 - $97,215.00 Annually

LOCATION

Administration Building, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0041

DEPARTMENT

TOWN MANAGER

DIVISION

TM COMMUNITY RESOURCES

OPENING DATE

08/13/2026

CLOSING DATE

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of *Volunteer Coordinator (Limited-Term Agreement)**. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Community Resource Manager. The primary functions of this position include:

• Coordinating the town-wide volunteer program, overseeing onboarding, tracking, and recognition for volunteers across boards and commissions, Parks & Recreation, Community Resources, and other departments, while partnering with Fire and Police, who administer separate volunteer programs.
• Planning and leading community engagement events, from food drives and day-of-service initiatives to volunteer recognition celebrations
• Developing and maintaining community resource materials that connect residents with the services they need
• Building and sustaining partnerships with nonprofit organizations and service groups to expand volunteer opportunities
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description .

This is a limited-term position. *Limited -Term means that the position is funded through the FY2027 year and will require council approval to continue the role either as an LTA or as a Full-Time permanent position in the FY28 year, starting on July 1, 2027. FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime).

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: August 23, 2026
• Virtual On-Demand Interview Invites: August 26, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: September 9, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2026

About You

You're a natural relationship-builder who thrives on bringing people together for a shared cause. You've spent years coordinating volunteers, community outreach, or nonprofit partnerships, and you know how to juggle multiple events and stakeholders without losing sight of the details. You communicate confidently with everyone from first-time volunteers to Town Council members, and you find real satisfaction in connecting neighbors with resources that make a difference in their lives.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social or Human Services, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in volunteer program management, community engagement, nonprofit coordination, event coordination, or related functions
• Public sector experience in human services programs, community outreach, project coordination, or contract administration preferred
• Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) designation preferred

This position requires a pre-employment background check.

This position has been designated as a light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office environment, with periodic time at community events and partner locations. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EmployerTown of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website

EmployerTown of GilbertPhone (480) 503-6823 WebsiteAddress

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Volunteer Coordinator (LTA) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of the application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested will probably disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2 Please describe your education level by selecting your highest level of completed education.

GED or High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate Degree

• QUESTION 3 How many years of experience do you possess in volunteer program management, community engagement, nonprofit coordination, event coordination or other related field?

None

0-1 years

1-3 years

3-5 years

More than 5 years

• QUESTION 4 Please describe your experience. Answer N/A if you responded none to the previous question.

• QUESTION 5 Organization and effective communication with stakeholders are key elements to success in this position. Please describe an example of how you've demonstrated this with a specific example from your career.

QUESTION 6 The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

Veteran

Disabled Veteran

Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

Disabled Person

• Required Question