Compeer Volunteer Program Coordinator - Part-time

Role Overview

The Compeer Program Coordinator assists with the implementation of the Compeer program, a non‑clinical mental wellness initiative that promotes positive mental health through meaningful friendships. The role involves service delivery, volunteer engagement, participant support, and community partnerships to reduce isolation, increase social connection, and support recovery.

Responsibilities

• Program Support & Direct Service: Assess participant interests, strengths, and social needs to support appropriate volunteer matches; monitor mentoring relationships and provide guidance, support, and problem‑solving as needed; maintain all program records, progress notes, and documentation; help facilitate or coordinate small‑group activities and social events.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Support: Assist with volunteer recruitment through outreach, presentations, and community networking; maintain regular contact with volunteers to offer support and encouragement.
• Community Outreach & Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with mental health providers, schools, veterans’ services, senior services, and other referral sources; increase awareness of the program to grow referrals and volunteer involvement; support fundraising efforts, including an annual golf tournament and public awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of hands‑on work experience in the Human Services field (required). Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a human‑services‑related field (preferred).
• Experience: Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges in a non‑clinical or supportive role (preferred). Experience working independently and managing multiple responsibilities (strongly preferred).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to build trusting relationships with participants, volunteers, and community partners; comfortable working independently with strong initiative and self‑direction; excellent organizational, documentation, and time‑management skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with data‑tracking systems and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Combination of office work, community‑based meetings, and occasional evening/weekend events.
• Reliable transportation required for outreach and community engagement.
• Background checks required due to work with vulnerable populations.

Compensation

$19.57 per hour (part‑time).

Benefits

Competitive salary and an excellent full‑time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec. 125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan, and more.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule, up to 20 hours per week.