Position Description | Volunteer & Donor Communications Coordinator
| Position Title: | Volunteer & Donor Communications Coordinator | Direct Reports: | N/A |
| Department: | Development | Classification: | Non-Exempt |
| Reports To: | Marketing & Communications Manager | Application Closes: | October 15, 2026 |
Who We Are
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks has a bold vision of Grand Rapids being a thriving, nature-connected city where all can access the benefit of the outdoors. Our passion is growing community through nature by engaging residents to volunteer and play outside. We achieve this by fostering vibrant partnerships with community stakeholders and by constantly encouraging residents to believe that you belong out here!
We do this work through our core value statements:
- Community Driven
- Open to Learn and Ready to Share
- Respect & Compassion for People
- Enthusiastic & Playful
- Follow Through
What You’ll Do
We are searching for a Volunteer & Donor Communications Coordinator to help connect people with meaningful opportunities to support Grand Rapids parks. This person will support volunteer, fundraising, and communications functions of the organization. They are directly responsible for managing volunteer and donor databases, volunteer recruitment and placement, volunteer recognition and retention, annual campaign communications throughout the year, and supporting digital communications. They may also be engaged to support special projects or community events as needed. This position reports to the Communications & Marketing Manager and will collaborate with peers across the organization. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
In this role, you’ll be accountable for the following functions:
Volunteer & Donor Database Management: Manage donor and volunteer databases to provide accurate data, consistent communications, and responsive support to foster positive relationships between Friends of Grand Rapids Parks and external stakeholders.
Volunteer Recruitment & Placement: Coordinate with program staff to identify volunteer opportunities and connect current and prospective volunteers with those opportunities, providing volunteers with a welcoming and inclusive volunteer experience.
Volunteer Recognition & Retention: Lead volunteer recognition efforts and coordinate events and initiatives that celebrate volunteer contributions.
Annual Campaign: Working from annual fundraising plans, supporting annual fundraising campaigns through donor appeals and engagement activities.
Digital Communications Support: Coordinate digital communications, including email campaigns, newsletters, website content, and event promotion, to keep supporters informed and engaged. Provide analytics as needed to monitor the effective ness of digital communications.
What You’ll Get
- Annual Salary Range of $42,000 – $48,000
- Health Insurance Coverage or Opt -Out- Credit
- Simple IRA Retirement savings plan
- Cell phone stipend
- Protective footwear reimbursement
- Flex time
- 20 days annually of paid time off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
- The office is also closed for the week between Christmas & New Year
- Medical and parental leave
We invite individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, hairstyles, or any other characteristic to join us and create a workplace where difference is not just acknowledged but celebrated. Together, we will build a company that reflects the rich difference of the world around us, driving positive change within our organization and our community.