Job Description
“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Job Description:
The Volunteer & Intern Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of volunteer
activities, internship opportunities, and nursing student placements across the organization’s programs.
Reporting to the Manager of Volunteer Relations, this role will assist with recruitment, onboarding,
scheduling, and support while fostering strong relationships with community partners and academic
institutions.
The pay range for this role is $18 - $22 per hour .
Responsibilities:
Volunteer & Intern Coordination:
Support the Volunteer Manager with volunteer, intern, and nursing student recruitment efforts
Coordinate application, screening, and onboarding processes for volunteers and student placements
Organize and conduct volunteer and intern orientations and trainings in partnership with program staff
Coordinate scheduling and placement of volunteers, interns, and nursing students according to program needs
Commute to Illumination volunteer/intern locations across Southern California to ensure volunteers and interns experience
Track and maintain accurate records of volunteer, intern, and student hours and assignments
Program & Student Placement Support:
Work with program teams to assess volunteer and intern needs and schedules
Serve as a liaison for nursing student placements in coordination with local colleges, universities, and clinical instructors
Provide consistent communication and support to volunteers, interns, and students throughout their service
Assist in planning volunteer appreciation and recognition activities
Community & School Partnerships:
Help maintain partnerships with schools, universities, and community organizations for intern and student placement opportunities
Serve as a contact for academic institutions regarding placement schedules, agreements, and requirements
Administrative & Reporting Duties:
Maintain volunteer and intern management databases or tracking systems (e.g., Bloomerang, Volunteer Match, or similar)
Compile reports on volunteer and intern participation for internal use and funding reports
Assist with volunteer recruitment marketing, outreach materials, and events
Qualifications:
Required
~ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public
~ Health, Human Resources, or related field
~1-2 years of experience coordinating volunteers, internships, or community engagement activities
~ Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between service locations as needed
~ Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
~ Strong multitasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities
~ Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners
~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and volunteer management software or tracking systems
Preferred
Experience coordinating internships and/or nursing student placements
Familiarity with nonprofit or healthcare program environments
Volunteer management software/database experience
Bilingual skills a plus
Benefits:
~ Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
~ Dental and Vision Insurance
~ Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Professional Development Reimbursement
~401K with Company Matching
~10 days vacation PTO/year
~6 days of sick pay/year
~ Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Internship, Local area,
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