Volunteer Program Coordinator
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5928 - 8493
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:52263
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: 01/28/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORD III (48483)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary $5928-$8493/month ($71136-$101916/year) bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Volunteer Program Coordinator to perform professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions. This position partners with organizations across the state to identify volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers. It also consultsand advises local governments and communities regarding the organization development and integration of volunteer resources that meet the goals of the Volunteer Program; assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit plan and utilize community volunteer resources; travels to plan and conduct special events such as the Governors Volunteer Service Awards National Service Projects and other recognition events for volunteer programs; and assists in development of policies regulations methods and standards for volunteer services programs.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Volunteer Program Coordinator and performs professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions.
- Assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training.
- Utilizes social media platforms to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit plan and utilize community volunteer resources.
- Travels to plan and conduct special events such as Governors Volunteer Service Awards National Service Projects etc. for the Volunteer Program.
- Assists in development of policies regulations methods and standards for the Volunteer Program services.
- Translates materials/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak read or write English in contacts with the public volunteers and community organizations.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of collegepreferably with courses in the social sciences.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in volunteer services program management community organization or management of a social services delivery program.
- Requires the ability to speak read and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience planning training recognition and conference events for 200 people for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working in volunteer recruitment and coordinating.
- Two (2) years of professional experience managing volunteers or implementing a national service program.
- Two (2) years of professional experience developing conducting and executing logistic plans for training and education activities.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing social media platforms to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships to advance volunteerism and service throughout Illinois.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location:401 S Clinton St Chicago Illinois 60607
Division of Family and Community Services
Office of Community and Positive Youth Development
Bureau of Volunteerism and Community Services
Chicago/Cook County
Posting Group:Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
