Wichita Volunteer Coordinator

You have a talent for mobilizing volunteers and fostering sustained enthusiasm for a shared goal. You’re eager to support the recovery movement in Wichita by maintaining and growing this high-impact chapter. Wichita is our third largest market in the country, and you’ll be stewarding 100+ volunteers. You’ll also be reaching new goals quarterly and reporting nationally on local volunteer impact. You care deeply about helping to reduce stigmas about living sober. If this sounds like you, keep reading.

This position will focus on gathering, coordinating and supporting volunteers to lead activities such as CrossFit, yoga, kickboxing, art nights, book clubs, and socials. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and upholding expectations with a large pool of volunteers in a supportive manner. If you’re excited about working in a dynamic and creative environment that promotespersonal and professional growth, we want to talk to you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and expand a strong, community-based volunteer program in Wichita including recruiting, training, and retaining existing volunteers
• Utilize various technology platforms such as Salesforce platforms to run reports, identify trends, and report out to the team
• Monitor and carry out quality assurance processes
• Assist in keeping Wabash St. facility clean, presentable and welcoming
• Organize and/or lead volunteer trainings
• Coordinate contractors and interns who may work in partnership or in tandem with volunteers
• In partnership with Wichita Team, monitor and contribute to social media and Phoenix App presence
• Work evenings (likely 1-2x/week) and weekends (likely 1-2x/month)
• Complete other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience or exposure to volunteer-led programming, volunteer coordinating, or other related fields
• Strong communication skills including ability to tactfully give and receive open and honest feedback
• Organizational and time management skills, as well as adaptability and flexibility
• Comfortable with assessing talent and having coaching conversations where needed
• Experience in building and deepening community engagement as well as finding, recruiting, and training others
• A self-starter mindset, humility, and integrity
• Proficiency with technology
• Reliable transportation for commuting around the Wichita area

PREFERENCES

We welcome all great applicants to apply even if you don't have all these preferred attributes

• Lived experience as a peer in recovery
• Desire to apply anti-racism and anti-oppression principles and practices
• A background in fitness, yoga, or music
• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Experience with social media networking, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office Suite

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• $50,000 - $55,400 annually
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
• Paid time off (vacation/sick days/skill enhancement days)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Opportunity to join employee resource groups (ERGs)
• Monthly wellness stipend

ABOUT US

The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live. Through activities such as CrossFit, book clubs, rock climbing, art socials, yoga, and meditation, participants build confidence, self-respect, and community. The Phoenix offers free programs, both in person and online, for anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. Since 2006, we have served hundreds of thousands of individuals with the help of thousands of volunteers across the country.

At The Phoenix, we welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create a healing-centered environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We seek to create a workplace environment that accurately reflects the diverse communities we serve. We understand that voices of varied experiences and perspectives are central to our mission and our impact. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.