Temporary Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (Contract)

Austin Disaster Relief Network • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a flexible, short-term contractor to support the Volunteer Department. This position will assist with volunteer engagement, training, communication, and deployment coordination, particularly during disaster response activities. Work hours will fluctuate based on organizational needs and disaster activity, ranging from 0–40+ hours per week. This role requires someone who is highly adaptable, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where schedules and workload may change quickly.

Requirements

• Experience working with volunteers, community engagement, or nonprofit programs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and schedules
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to respond to urgent or time-sensitive situations
• Flexible availability, including potential evenings/weekends during disaster response periods
• Proficiency with basic office and communication tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience in disaster response, emergency management, or humanitarian services
• Experience coordinating volunteers in dynamic environments
• Familiarity with training facilitation or onboarding processes

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day volunteer engagement activities
• Assist with volunteer communication and coordination
• Help manage volunteer deployment activities during disaster response
• Participate in and complete required onboarding/training (2–3 days)
• Be available on-call for disaster-related volunteer support needs
• Assist with volunteer scheduling and tracking
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Volunteer Department
• Maintain professionalism and responsiveness in high-pressure situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed