Volunteer Coordinator

You have a talent for volunteer engagement, excellent time management skills, and a knack for building strong relationships. You enjoy recruiting mission-aligned volunteers and supporting them to be a part of successful events and programs. You are invested in recovery from substance use disorder and believe in the power of community. You care deeply about helping to reduce stigmas about living sober. If this sounds like you, keep reading.

This position will focus on recruiting, training, and retaining a robust network of volunteers who will lead activities such as CrossFit, yoga, kickboxing, book clubs, and socials. The ideal candidate will have experience with event management and facilitation, is familiar with North Philadelphia (specifically the Nicetown/Tioga neighborhood), and will be comfortable with building strong relationships throughout the community. If you're excited about working in a dynamic, creative, and fast-paced environment that promotes personal and professional growth, we want to talk to you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain a strong volunteer program including recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers
• Connect with local fitness and social organizations in the community to support our volunteer programs
• Help grow our robust sober active community throughout Philadelphia
• Beginning in November 2025, commuting approximately 3 days a week to the new Phoenix community building in the Nicetown/ Tioga neighborhood
• Commute regularly for events and outreach. Infrequent (up to 1-2/ year) national travel for possible team retreats
• Work evening and weekend hours as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of relevant work or volunteer experience (volunteer engagement, management, event coordination, etc.)
• Organizational and time management skills, as well as adaptability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Comfortable with assessing talent and having coaching conversations where needed
• A self-starter mindset, humility, and integrity

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
• Currently living in or highly familiar with North and West Philadelphia
• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Experience with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• $56,400.00 - $62,600.00
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
• Paid time off (vacation/sick days/skill enhancement days)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Monthly wellness stipend

Pay Range

$56,400-$62,600 USD

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.