26-27 Leadership School Based Volunteer Coordinator

Position Summary

Create and support a culture of community engagement and meaningful volunteer service in your school.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position

• Collaborate with Principal educators counselors and school staff to identify volunteer opportunities in your school including remote opportunities;
• Coordinate placement of in-person volunteers for weekly tutoring enrichment or other supports including remote tutoring and after school programs;
• Maintain ongoing communications with the regular weekly volunteers matched at your school;
• Using shared spreadsheet document volunteer data including remote volunteer tutors;
• Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to identify document and support existing community partner volunteer programs serving in your school;
• Collaborate with Principal and District Volunteer Coordinator to develop systems for surveying educators for volunteer needs impact on student learning and sharing best practices for engaging volunteers in your school;
• Collaborate with school-based Liaison PTA and District Volunteer Coordinator to promote volunteers and community service at your school through school newsletter appreciation volunteer spotlights and other school-based events.
• Position Reports To: The school principal and the District Volunteer Coordinator

Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Current/Active Somerville Public Schools employee
• Commitment to volunteer engagement in support of student learning and wellness
• Must be familiar with Google suite

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.

• Mobility:Frequent walking standing and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength:Ability to lift push pull or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g. books supplies equipment).
• Physical Dexterity:Bending crouching kneeling stooping and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks:Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• District Volunteer Coordinator and the School Principal

Terms of Employment

Position Type:Temporary

• 2026-2027 School Year
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: Non Benefits eligible
• Compensation:$1600 Stipend

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

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