CAREERS

We are seeking an organized, dependable, and outgoing person to recruit, train, support, and supervise volunteers for our in-person and online programs.

This person will help ensure that classes have prepared volunteers, coordinate schedules and substitute coverage, and build relationships with churches, schools, and community organizations.

About The Lingo Project

The Lingo Project is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults through English and Spanish language education, meaningful relationships, and biblical encouragement.

Compensation: $18–$21 per hour, based on experience
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Office, community outreach, and program locations

Reports To: Founder/Executive Director and Co-Founder

Hours: 15 to 20 hours per week, with availability on weekdays, some evenings, and occasional weekends,

Key Responsibilities

1. Volunteer Recruitment and Community Partnerships

• Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment strategy.
• Build relationships with churches, schools, colleges, businesses, and community organizations.
• Schedule and attend meetings with potential volunteer partners.
• Represent The Lingo Project at volunteer fairs, church events, and community meetings.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospective volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer applications, interviews, onboarding, and required background checks.

2. Volunteer Training and Development

• Organize volunteer orientation and ongoing training.
• Ensure volunteers understand The Lingo Project's mission, curriculum, policies, and expectations.
• Train classroom teachers, teaching assistants, online volunteers, greeters, and operational support volunteers according to their roles.
• Observe volunteer performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify training needs and coordinate additional coaching.
• Maintain accurate training and onboarding records.

3. Volunteer Scheduling and Supervision

• Maintain current schedules for all in-person and online programs.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments according to availability, skills, and program needs.
• Communicate with volunteers about absences, schedule changes, and coverage needs.
• Maintain a substitute volunteer list.
• Ensure appropriate volunteer coverage before each class.
• Monitor attendance, reliability, engagement, and performance.
• Address volunteer concerns and escalate serious issues to leadership.

4. Site Volunteer Leadership and Operations

• Recruit and train a designated volunteer Site Logistics Lead for each applicable program location.
• Ensure assigned volunteers coordinate classroom access, school doors, arrival procedures, parking/vehicle flow, and closing procedures.
• Confirm that site volunteers understand facility safety requirements and school policies.
• Coordinate with site leadership to ensure that volunteer assignments support smooth classroom operations.
• Maintain a clear chain of communication for urgent issues and volunteer absences.

5. Online Volunteer Management

• Recruit and onboard volunteers for virtual classes and online student support.
• Coordinate online volunteer schedules and responsibilities.
• Monitor engagement, communication, and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure online volunteers receive appropriate training in digital platforms, student privacy, and program procedures.

6. Reporting and Leadership Communication

• Provide weekly updates to the Founder/Executive Director and Co-Founder.
• Report recruitment activity, volunteer attendance, training progress, coverage gaps, and challenges.
• Maintain an updated volunteer database.
• Track volunteer engagement, retention, and training completion.
• Recommend improvements to volunteer operations and recruitment strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination, nonprofit operations, recruitment, ministry, education, or community outreach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, train, and hold volunteers accountable.
• Comfortable working with churches, schools, and community organizations.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and willingness to learn volunteer management platforms.
• Ability to work independently and provide consistent updates.
• Availability for occasional evening classes, community meetings, and events.
• Alignment with The Lingo Project's Christian mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Experience in community partnership development or faith-based nonprofit programs.

Technology Skills: Experience using online platforms and other AI tools to create content, prepare training materials, and support volunteer communications.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will develop a dependable volunteer team, maintain consistent coverage across programs, strengthen community partnerships, improve volunteer training and retention, and reduce the amount of daily volunteer coordination required from organizational leadership.

To Apply: 

Submit your resume and we will contact you soon.