ROME GROUP
Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator
ROME GROUP, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Who We Are:
Eye Thrive is a locally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers children to pursue their full potential by delivering essential eyecare across the St. Louis region. In June 2025, Eye Thrive launched a second Mobile Vision Clinic, doubling our capacity and our impact on the lives of St. Louis kids. This school year, Eye Thrive will provide 25,000+ vision screenings, 8,000+ comprehensive eye exams, 8,000+ prescription glasses, 3,000+ replacement glasses, and 300+ follow‑up care referrals, all completely free of charge.
Job Overview:
The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator expands and manages Eye Thrive’s volunteer and corporate engagement programs to strengthen internal teams and meet the needs of over 150 school and community partners. This role develops recruitment, onboarding, and training processes; coordinates volunteer assignments; maintains accurate records; and ensures activities run smoothly and efficiently. In addition, the position builds and sustains relationships with corporations and community organizations to advance group volunteerism, in‑kind donations, sponsorships, and overall philanthropic impact.
The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator leads efforts to create meaningful experiences for individuals, groups, and companies who support Eye Thrive’s mission. This includes developing engagement strategies, facilitating orientation and training, and stewarding volunteers and corporate partners through consistent communication, recognition, and relationship management. The role also collaborates with internal departments to align volunteer and corporate engagement with organizational priorities, while representing Eye Thrive in the community and at events to raise awareness and encourage participation.
Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication. It also demands adaptability, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator must excel at building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a positive, solutions‑focused approach in a dynamic environment.
Job Type:
Permanent; Full Time; Exempt.
Expected 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday; Occasional weekends.
Participation in morning/evening meetings and special events will be required as needed.
Reports to Director of Development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Program Coordination Strategy:
Creates and implements a volunteer engagement plan that identifies new individuals to target for outreach developing tailored, personalized and compelling engagement strategies.
Recruitment and Onboarding:
Recruits individuals, groups and organizations to assist with activities supporting Eye Thrive’s mission in the community.
Develops and executes an annual volunteer engagement plan.
Screens all volunteers to mitigate risk to the organization.
Organizes and facilitates orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with the organization’s mission, policies and programs.
Training and Development:
Inspires, mentors and develops passionate volunteers who support our mission.
Provides ongoing mentorship, resources and opportunities for skill development to advance volunteers to higher levels.
Creates and delivers training materials and sessions to ensure volunteers are prepared and confident in their roles.
Analyzes individual volunteer performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, ensuring volunteer efforts are aligned with organizational goals and mission.
Volunteer Coordination:
Maintains accurate records of volunteer profiles, schedules, hours, and roles in the volunteer management system and the Organization’s Google Calendar.
Coordinates volunteer assignments to ensure they align with individual skills and organizational needs.
Ensures volunteer activities remain on‑schedule and, when necessary, communicates with the operations team to keep activities running smoothly and efficiently, especially in support of Mobile Vision Clinic Visits to schools.
Designs and implements a volunteer program evaluation process that collects feedback from volunteers and the team to assess the effectiveness, impact, and areas for improvement of volunteer initiatives on an annual and ongoing basis.
Stewardship and Recognition:
Regularly communicates with volunteers to provide updates, feedback, and recognition.
Champions the role of volunteers within the organization.
Designs a volunteer newsletter to update and deliver on a regular basis.
Corporate Program Coordination: Strategy:
Creates and implements a corporate engagement plan that identifies new organizations to target for outreach developing tailored, personalized and compelling engagement strategies.
Engagement:
Builds strong relationships with corporate partners for deeper collaborations, alliances and financial support that allows the corporations to have philanthropic impact and community involvement.
Develops collaborative relationships with other organizations supporting volunteerism or serving as potential sources for volunteers.
Assists the Director of Marketing with documenting group volunteer events for social media posts, emails, and newsletters.
Fundraising & Support:
Identifies, cultivates and stewards relationships to secure in‑kind donations, sponsorships, and donations.
Creates and maintains a database of corporations with Matching Gift and other Corporate Giving Programs.
Leads the charge in educating corporate donors and volunteers about Matching Gift and other Corporate Giving Programs.
Internal & External Engagement: External Engagement:
Participates in public speaking engagements to educate new organizations about Eye Thrive’s mission and encourage participation in group volunteering.
Serves as an ambassador at Eye Thrive events, other organizational meetings, and in the community to share information about our mission and volunteer opportunities. Limit 2‑3 per month.
Internal Engagement:
Works closely with internal departments (e.g., operations, development, and communications teams) to align volunteer efforts with organizational priorities.
Builds strong cross‑departmental relationships to facilitate a positive environment, effective engagement, and meaningful experience for volunteers.
General Development Support:
Stays up to date on best practices in non‑profit fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer cultivation, corporate giving trends and other relevant information.
Supports and participates in planning and execution of Eye Thrive special events.
Works collaboratively with the Director of Development and the Development Team to forge strategic priorities aligned with annual initiatives that require funding and resources.
Strategic Planning:
Advances the strategic plan by holding self accountable and collaborating with the team to ensure organizational priorities, goals, and targets are met as outlined in the work plan.
General Organizational Support:
Demonstrates a deep commitment to Eye Thrive’s mission by centering kids and families in all decisions and actions. Leads with empathy, compassion, and trust while advancing equity and transformational change in both day‑to‑day work and long‑term impact. Consistently reflects organizational values in relationships, communication, and decision‑making.
Participates in the annual employee evaluation process by receiving and providing constructive feedback, reflecting on performance, and identifying growth opportunities for the year ahead.
Supports organization‑wide initiatives, including special events, fundraisers, stewardship activities, and community outreach or operations, as needed.
Completes other tasks as assigned and required by direct supervisor or CEO.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skills
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Knowledge
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient skill level with Google Documents, Sheets, and Calendar.
Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
Ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to quickly understand complex information, adapt to new challenges, and take initiative as a proactive self‑starter.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical Demands
Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds on occasion when supporting Eye Thrive visits and/or events during set‑up and tear‑down.
Ability to move up and down stairwells.
Work Environment
Works at a shared workspace office at Eye Thrive headquarters at the Delmar DivInE.
Occasionally travels to the Eye Thrive warehouse located in Overland.
Occasionally travels to Mobile Vision Clinic at various schools and community centers throughout Greater St. Louis.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary of $50,000.00.
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program services.
403b employer matching program.
Competitive personal time off policy.
Mileage reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Submit a cover letter and resume at eyethrive.bamboohr.com/jobs Priority is given to early applicants; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and position is open until filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
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Eye Thrive is a locally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers children to pursue their full potential by delivering essential eyecare across the St. Louis region. In June 2025, Eye Thrive launched a second Mobile Vision Clinic, doubling our capacity and our impact on the lives of St. Louis kids. This school year, Eye Thrive will provide 25,000+ vision screenings, 8,000+ comprehensive eye exams, 8,000+ prescription glasses, 3,000+ replacement glasses, and 300+ follow‑up care referrals, all completely free of charge.
Job Overview:
The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator expands and manages Eye Thrive’s volunteer and corporate engagement programs to strengthen internal teams and meet the needs of over 150 school and community partners. This role develops recruitment, onboarding, and training processes; coordinates volunteer assignments; maintains accurate records; and ensures activities run smoothly and efficiently. In addition, the position builds and sustains relationships with corporations and community organizations to advance group volunteerism, in‑kind donations, sponsorships, and overall philanthropic impact.
The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator leads efforts to create meaningful experiences for individuals, groups, and companies who support Eye Thrive’s mission. This includes developing engagement strategies, facilitating orientation and training, and stewarding volunteers and corporate partners through consistent communication, recognition, and relationship management. The role also collaborates with internal departments to align volunteer and corporate engagement with organizational priorities, while representing Eye Thrive in the community and at events to raise awareness and encourage participation.
Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication. It also demands adaptability, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Coordinator must excel at building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a positive, solutions‑focused approach in a dynamic environment.
Job Type:
Permanent; Full Time; Exempt.
Expected 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday; Occasional weekends.
Participation in morning/evening meetings and special events will be required as needed.
Reports to Director of Development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Volunteer Program Coordination Strategy:
Creates and implements a volunteer engagement plan that identifies new individuals to target for outreach developing tailored, personalized and compelling engagement strategies.
Recruitment and Onboarding:
Recruits individuals, groups and organizations to assist with activities supporting Eye Thrive’s mission in the community.
Develops and executes an annual volunteer engagement plan.
Screens all volunteers to mitigate risk to the organization.
Organizes and facilitates orientation sessions to familiarize volunteers with the organization’s mission, policies and programs.
Training and Development:
Inspires, mentors and develops passionate volunteers who support our mission.
Provides ongoing mentorship, resources and opportunities for skill development to advance volunteers to higher levels.
Creates and delivers training materials and sessions to ensure volunteers are prepared and confident in their roles.
Analyzes individual volunteer performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, ensuring volunteer efforts are aligned with organizational goals and mission.
Volunteer Coordination:
Maintains accurate records of volunteer profiles, schedules, hours, and roles in the volunteer management system and the Organization’s Google Calendar.
Coordinates volunteer assignments to ensure they align with individual skills and organizational needs.
Ensures volunteer activities remain on‑schedule and, when necessary, communicates with the operations team to keep activities running smoothly and efficiently, especially in support of Mobile Vision Clinic Visits to schools.
Designs and implements a volunteer program evaluation process that collects feedback from volunteers and the team to assess the effectiveness, impact, and areas for improvement of volunteer initiatives on an annual and ongoing basis.
Stewardship and Recognition:
Regularly communicates with volunteers to provide updates, feedback, and recognition.
Champions the role of volunteers within the organization.
Designs a volunteer newsletter to update and deliver on a regular basis.
Corporate Program Coordination: Strategy:
Creates and implements a corporate engagement plan that identifies new organizations to target for outreach developing tailored, personalized and compelling engagement strategies.
Engagement:
Builds strong relationships with corporate partners for deeper collaborations, alliances and financial support that allows the corporations to have philanthropic impact and community involvement.
Develops collaborative relationships with other organizations supporting volunteerism or serving as potential sources for volunteers.
Assists the Director of Marketing with documenting group volunteer events for social media posts, emails, and newsletters.
Fundraising & Support:
Identifies, cultivates and stewards relationships to secure in‑kind donations, sponsorships, and donations.
Creates and maintains a database of corporations with Matching Gift and other Corporate Giving Programs.
Leads the charge in educating corporate donors and volunteers about Matching Gift and other Corporate Giving Programs.
Internal & External Engagement: External Engagement:
Participates in public speaking engagements to educate new organizations about Eye Thrive’s mission and encourage participation in group volunteering.
Serves as an ambassador at Eye Thrive events, other organizational meetings, and in the community to share information about our mission and volunteer opportunities. Limit 2‑3 per month.
Internal Engagement:
Works closely with internal departments (e.g., operations, development, and communications teams) to align volunteer efforts with organizational priorities.
Builds strong cross‑departmental relationships to facilitate a positive environment, effective engagement, and meaningful experience for volunteers.
General Development Support:
Stays up to date on best practices in non‑profit fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer cultivation, corporate giving trends and other relevant information.
Supports and participates in planning and execution of Eye Thrive special events.
Works collaboratively with the Director of Development and the Development Team to forge strategic priorities aligned with annual initiatives that require funding and resources.
Strategic Planning:
Advances the strategic plan by holding self accountable and collaborating with the team to ensure organizational priorities, goals, and targets are met as outlined in the work plan.
General Organizational Support:
Demonstrates a deep commitment to Eye Thrive’s mission by centering kids and families in all decisions and actions. Leads with empathy, compassion, and trust while advancing equity and transformational change in both day‑to‑day work and long‑term impact. Consistently reflects organizational values in relationships, communication, and decision‑making.
Participates in the annual employee evaluation process by receiving and providing constructive feedback, reflecting on performance, and identifying growth opportunities for the year ahead.
Supports organization‑wide initiatives, including special events, fundraisers, stewardship activities, and community outreach or operations, as needed.
Completes other tasks as assigned and required by direct supervisor or CEO.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skills
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Knowledge
Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient skill level with Google Documents, Sheets, and Calendar.
Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on tasks and produce accurate work.
Ability to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to quickly understand complex information, adapt to new challenges, and take initiative as a proactive self‑starter.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical Demands
Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds on occasion when supporting Eye Thrive visits and/or events during set‑up and tear‑down.
Ability to move up and down stairwells.
Work Environment
Works at a shared workspace office at Eye Thrive headquarters at the Delmar DivInE.
Occasionally travels to the Eye Thrive warehouse located in Overland.
Occasionally travels to Mobile Vision Clinic at various schools and community centers throughout Greater St. Louis.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary of $50,000.00.
Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program services.
403b employer matching program.
Competitive personal time off policy.
Mileage reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities.
Submit a cover letter and resume at eyethrive.bamboohr.com/jobs Priority is given to early applicants; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and position is open until filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
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