Director of Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement

Job overview

The Director of Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement role is based in Chicago, IL, with a flexible home, office, and school arrangement and a salary of $80,000–$85,000 per year. iMentor partners with schools to connect high school students with mentors who support postsecondary success. The director leads Chicago mentor recruitment and engagement strategy, manages a team and partner relationships, and works toward recruitment, satisfaction, and retention goals that support the mentoring program.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute volunteer recruitment strategy targeting 550–725 new mentors annually
• monitor recruitment funnel data in Salesforce and report progress
• manage corporate and community partnerships
• support advisory board relationships and fundraising
• develop mentor community strategies
• lead and train the recruitment team
• oversee mentor information sessions and orientation
• manage the engagement budget.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

volunteer recruitment

mentor engagement

director

nonprofit

chicago il

imentor

partnership development

team leadership

salesforce

$80k–$85k per year

15–20% local travel

paid vacation

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 100% employer-funded medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick days, 401(k) match up to 4%, commuter benefits, flexible spending plans, weekly wellness time, professional development, and nine weeks of paid parental leave.

Why this role

Requires at least seven years of experience in a high-growth organization, including three years of staff management, and experience in partnership development, business development, volunteer recruitment and engagement, community organizing, and fundraising. The role includes 15–20% travel within Chicago, primarily during summer and early fall, and some evenings and weekends.

About the employer

iMentor is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.