Join the Mission Central Team: We’re Hiring a Volunteer Coordinator
Mission Central is hiring a full-time Volunteer Coordinator to help lead and support the Volunteers who make our mission possible. This role helps manage Mission Central’s volunteer program from start to finish, including recruitment, scheduling, orientation, communication, task preparation, Volunteer support, and recognition.
The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with staff across the organization to match Volunteers with meaningful opportunities in the warehouse, office, special events, tours, and community outreach.
This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys people, organization, service, and a busy, hands-on work environment.
Responsibilities include:
– Recruiting, welcoming, and supporting Volunteers
– Responding to Volunteer inquiries
– Learning about Volunteer skills, availability, and goals, then helping place Volunteers where they are needed
– Working with Mission Central staff to identify Volunteer needs across departments
– Preparing Volunteer tasks in advance and stocking work areas with needed materials
– Supervising Volunteers and helping provide a safe work environment
– Using warehouse equipment to move pallets as needed
– Confirming Volunteer attendance and group sizes before scheduled visits
– Scheduling Volunteers and maintaining Mission Central’s main calendar
– Keeping Volunteer areas clean and organized
– Supporting Mission Central events, community events, and tours as needed
– Working with the Operations Manager to help coordinate daily tasks
– Sharing Volunteer-related stories, updates, and information with the Communications Director
– Collaborating effectively with diverse groups of people
– Completing other duties as assigned
Qualifications and skills:
– Commitment to social justice and mission
– Experience working with volunteers
– Strong people-management skills
– Collaborative, flexible, and open to direction
– Comfortable working in a busy environment and helping get the job done
– Basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
– Enthusiastic, team-focused, and service-minded
– Strong customer service orientation
– Able to consider situations from multiple points of view while keeping Mission Central’s goals in mind
– Well organized and detail-oriented
– Self-motivated and able to work independently
– Strong written and verbal communication skills
– Able to delegate responsibilities effectively each day
Working conditions:
This position is performed in several settings, including office, warehouse, and off-site locations and requires extensive walking and the ability to lift reasonable amounts.
Required checks and screenings:
– Reference checks: Criminal background check, including Child Abuse History and FBI fingerprinting
– Valid PA driver’s license
– Drug screening test
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits include: 403(b) matching, Health, Life, & Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, and Paid time off
Work location: In person at Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and references to Mission Central Executive Director, Mira Hewlett at mhewlett@missioncentral.org before July 7, 2026.