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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (Program Project Specialist II) - 539199
Job Location:
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Salary: $60,000.00
Closing Date: 04/25/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR)
is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to manage and grow its
statewide volunteer program. This role oversees the full lifecycle of
volunteer engagement, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and
compliance, while ensuring alignment with departmental policies and
security protocols. This role also tracks program data, supports
volunteer initiatives and events, and ensures a positive and
professional experience for all. This is an ideal opportunity for
someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys helping grow
community partnerships through volunteers, and is passionate about
creating meaningful volunteer experiences while maintaining strong
operational success.
Job Duties:
-Manages the volunteer and program associates onboarding and clearance
process form application intake through final approval, including
background checks, required training and institutional clearance
-Coordinates ID card issuance
-Supports planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of volunteer
and external facing events and initiative to support engagement and
retention, including attendance at volunteer recognition events
statewide
-Serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers, program
associates, and partner organizations and provinces guidance on ADCRR
procedures and policies
-Provides guidance on policies, procedures, and program requirements
-Coordinates volunteer and program associates training and orientation
-Arranges tours of ADCRR facilities and community corrections sites as
needed for potential volunteers and program associates
-Drives on State Business
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-ADCRR policies, procedures, and security protocols related to volunteer
services
-Volunteer program administration, onboarding processes, and compliance
requirements
-State and Federal regulations related to background investigations and
confidentiality
-Community engagement and volunteer management best practices
-Record keeping, data management, and reporting standards
-Google workspace and or similar data tracking systems
Skill in:
-Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse
internal and external stakeholders
-Organizing and prioritizing and managing multiple assignments and
deadlines
-Reviewing and auditing documents for completeness, accuracy, and
compliance
-Data entry, tracking and report generation using spreadsheets or
databases
-Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with
staff, volunteers, and community partners
Ability to:
-Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and security-related
information
-Interpret and apply policies, procedures and program requirements
-Work independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to
detail
-Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
-Plan, coordinate, and support training and program activities
-Work effectively within a secure correctional environment as needed
-Travel statewide as required
Selective Preference(s):
-Some college courses or a degree in psychology, sociology, social work,
communications, criminal justice, management, public administration,
human resources or a related field
-Two years of experience in volunteer coordination, human resources or
program administration or related
-Experience managing volunteer programs in a correctional or public
sector environment.
Pre-E ployment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background
investigation.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required
to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation
and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an
essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply.
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess
and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete
all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers
license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and
neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are
subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable
driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An
employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall
maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona
Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an
essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the
following requirements apply:
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