Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $35,000-$45,000

Were hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and support volunteers engaging in deep canvassing across rural Ohio. This is not traditional canvassing; deep canvassing is an emotional, story-based form of engagement that requires trust-building, active listening, and meaningful dialogue. Volunteers will be supporting both utility-scale solar and voter contact work.

The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for building and sustaining a statewide team of volunteer canvassers, with a focus on rural communities, and making sure theyre trained, supported, and ready to have conversations that shift hearts and minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and manage a statewide team of volunteer deep canvassers
• Lead in-person and virtual deep canvassing trainings, including role-plays and story-sharing
• Plan and execute canvass launches, debriefs, and volunteer gatherings
• Maintain communication and ongoing support with volunteers to keep them engaged and active
• Track volunteer participation and canvassing outcomes
• Coordinate closely with OCAs Rural Projects Coordinator and campaign team to integrate volunteer canvassing with campaign goals
• Travel regularly to support canvassing and organizing efforts, primarily in rural counties
• Help build public support for utility-scale solar and increase voter engagement in targeted areas
• Remote position, but it includes regular travel throughout Ohio to lead volunteer training,

canvassing events, and community meetings.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits