Boone Power

Outreach Coordinator

Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Job Description

Organization: Boone County Democrats
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Position type: Part-time, temporary, nonexempt
Schedule: Flexible schedule required, including weekdays and weekends as needed
Compensation: $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to: Boone County Democrats Chair or designee
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: To be determined
Expected end date: November 2026

Position summary

Boone County Democrats is seeking an organized, reliable, and community-minded Volunteer Outreach Coordinator through November 2026. This role develops and implements a volunteer engagement program designed to help Boone County Democrats build stronger local Democratic infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working with people, dealing with large groups, managing details, using computers and office software, and supporting political work in a fast-moving environment. This position requires flexibility, good judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to Democratic values.

Essential duties

The Volunteer Coordinator will develop and implement a program to recruit, engage, train and maintain volunteers in a variety of roles ranging from office support to deep canvassing.  Duties may include:

• Review current systems for volunteer recruitment, refine and implement new methods
• Review current systems for volunteer communication, refine and maintain
• Actively seek ways to reach out to potential volunteer audiences and implement
• Develop a catalogue/listing with descriptions of the various volunteer opportunities such as canvassing, phone banking, donor management, community events, get out the vote efforts, voter registration along with the lead person for that activity.
• Maintain engagement with new volunteers to ensure satisfaction with their assignments.
• Be familiar with voter outreach activities, including canvassing, phone banking, texting, voter registration, community events, and get-out-the-vote efforts.
• Maintain accurate records related to volunteers.
• Support basic data entry and reporting for volunteer engagement, and internal tracking.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, trainings, and volunteer activities.
• Communicate professionally with volunteers, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, members, voters, and community partners.
• Support Boone County Democrats during election cycles, including increased voter outreach and volunteer coordination during high-activity periods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Strong computer skills, including experience with email, spreadsheets, shared files, online forms, and basic database entry.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities in a busy environment.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction and collaborating with others.
• Comfort working with volunteers, voters, candidates, party leaders, and members of the public.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to Democratic values and local civic engagement.

Preferred qualifications

The following experience is helpful but not required:

• Experience coordinating volunteers, events, canvassing, phone banks, texting programs, or voter outreach.
• Experience with VAN, Votebuilder, or another voter database.
• Experience with political campaigns, local party work, advocacy organizations, unions, nonprofits, or community organizing.
• Knowledge of Boone County, Missouri politics or local civic organizations.

Skills and competencies

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Reliability and follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles.
• Comfort learning new technology.
• Professional communication.
• Flexibility during high-activity political periods.
• Ability to stay organized when priorities shift.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Interest in building local Democratic power and strengthening grassroots civic participation.

Work environment and physical requirements

This position is expected to include work reaching out to the public through community events, phone calls, and face to face meetings.  Some work will be office-based work and computer work. The position may require sitting or standing for periods of time, using a computer, communicating by phone and email, preparing printed materials, carrying light supplies, and participating in events or outreach activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable applicants and employees to participate in the hiring process and perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule expectations

This position requires a flexible schedule. Work may include weekdays and weekends depending on meetings, events, canvases, election deadlines, and volunteer activities. Schedule expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

This position pays $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience. Boone County Democrats will provide the expected weekly hours, pay range, and any available benefits or reimbursements before hiring.

Equal opportunity statement

Boone County Democrats is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, working-class people, rural residents, and people from communities that are often underrepresented in political work.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, ability to perform the work, and organizational needs.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation statement

Boone County Democrats is committed to an accessible hiring process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or participate in the hiring process may contact Deborah Finley at ------------. Reasonable accommodations will be considered consistent with applicable law.

How to apply

To apply, please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to Deborah Finley at ------------. Applicants may also include relevant campaign, organizing, nonprofit, administrative, or volunteer experience.

Please use the subject line: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.