Coordinator for Leadership Volunteers, Regions 1 (U.S. East Coast) & 4 (U.S. West Coast)
Posted: December 4, 2025
Location: Lititz, PA
Term: Full-Time/Exempt Position
Coordinator for Leadership Volunteers, Regions 1 (U.S. East Coast) & 4 (U.S. West Coast
Join Mennonite Disaster Service as a Coordinator for Leadership Volunteer! Help us connect passionate volunteers with meaningful disaster recovery projects. If you’re organized, love working with people, and want to make a difference, apply today!
To coordinate functions related to placing and scheduling volunteers to ensure that Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) projects are equipped with qualified volunteers.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Volunteer Manager (VM)
Responsibilities
Placement of Leadership, Long-Term, and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Volunteers
Build relationships with volunteers to strengthen their relationship with MDS, encourage further service, and grow their capacity as leaders
Interview, match and schedule qualified volunteers, focusing on volunteers from Regions 1 & 4 to serve at MDS projects in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Volunteers for Regions 2 & 3 and the MDS Canada Volunteer Manager
Debrief Regions 1 & 4 volunteers at the end of their service term and process volunteer feedback on their service
Manage the volunteer scheduling software for day-to-day scheduling use and bug reporting.
Coordinate the Yearlong Volunteer program and other programs as assigned
Work with the Volunteer Administrative Assistant to ensure travel arrangements for volunteers
Collaborate with the Volunteer Team to onboard newly approved volunteers
Support volunteers before, during, and after their assignment, including addressing conflicts, developing communication skills, and growing their capacity as leaders
Administrative and other tasks
Build relationships with volunteers to strengthen their relationship with MDS, encourage further service, and grow their capacity as leaders
Interview, match and schedule qualified volunteers, focusing on volunteers from Regions 1 & 4 to serve at MDS projects in collaboration with the Coordinator for Leadership Volunteers for Regions 2 & 3 and the MDS Canada Volunteer Manager
Debrief Regions 1 & 4 volunteers at the end of their service term and process volunteer feedback on their service
Manage the volunteer scheduling software for day-to-day scheduling use and bug reporting.
Coordinate the Yearlong Volunteer program and other programs as assigned
Work with the Volunteer Administrative Assistant to ensure travel arrangements for volunteers
Collaborate with the Volunteer Team to onboard newly approved volunteers
Support volunteers before, during, and after their assignment, including addressing conflicts, developing communication skills, and growing their capacity as leaders
Qualifications
Knowledge of and passion for the MDS mission, vision, and core values.
Active Participant in a local Christian Church
Affirm and emulate Anabaptist values and convictions and the Mennonite World Conference Shared Convictions
Demonstrated commitment to the MDS lifestyle expectations as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook
1-2 years of experience working in the volunteer sector
Preference for prior MDS service
Bachelor’s degree in disaster management, social work, human resources, or a similar field
Six months of experience working with people of another culture
Essential Skills
Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Outlook, and Excel), and volunteer management software
Well-developed problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and flexibility to unexpected changes
Ability to mediate conflict
Create, organize, and follow a work plan
Ability to interact and communicate well on the phone and in person with diverse groups of people and cultures
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Availability and willingness to travel approximately 10% time
Physical requirements: Work is mostly sedentary with long periods on the phone and at a computer terminal.
Work environment: With the use of normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting rooms, and in commercial vehicles, there is little risk of danger.
Resumes and cover letters may be sent to jobs@mds.org
