We Are Hiring!
We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and build a thriving volunteer program from the ground up.
Our volunteers already do incredible work—from harvesting backyard fruit to teaching workshops—but we need structure, systems, and leadership to take volunteer engagement to the next level.
If you’re organized, people-centered, and excited about creating something lasting and meaningful, this role might be for you.
🌻 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
You’ll shape a new volunteer program that will grow with the organization.
You’ll work in a multicultural, mission-driven environment surrounded by passionate staff, volunteers, and community partners.
You’ll see your impact daily as you help refugees and local volunteers build meaningful connections through food, art, and sustainability.
About Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Iskashitaa Refugee Network (IRN) is a 23-year-old, Tucson-based nonprofit fostering refugee integration, promoting food literacy, and reducing local food loss through community-based harvesting, education, and cultural exchange.
Our team works with refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, and community partners to glean and redistribute over 100,000 pounds of produce annually, strengthen local food security, and build meaningful cross-cultural connections.
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Volunteer Coordinator to build, formalize, and grow IRN’s volunteer program. This role is ideal for a mission-driven, organized, and community-focused professional who can take initiative, create systems, and support volunteers across multiple programs.
The Volunteer Coordinator will manage recruitment, training, scheduling, and retention of both individual and group volunteers, while supporting operations in harvesting, garden/arts programming, community events, food preservation, and office/admin tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Operations
Coordinate logistics and scheduling across multiple programs and activities.
Support weekly harvesting operations, food redistribution efforts, RGAP activities, workshops, and special events.
Assist with maintaining calendars, supply organization, transportation coordination, and program communication.
Help ensure programs run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Volunteer & Community Support
Work collaboratively with volunteers, refugee participants, interns, and staff across programs.
Assist with volunteer coordination and communication during program activities.
Help create welcoming, inclusive environments for refugee participants and community members.
Represent Iskashitaa at outreach events, community gatherings, and partner meetings.
Data Tracking & Administration
Track program participation, harvest data, redistribution records, and other operational metrics.
Assist with documentation, reporting, and maintaining organized program records.
Support communication through email, Google Workspace, social media, and scheduling systems.
Program Growth & Development
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, systems, and program coordination.
Assist leadership with developing scalable processes as programs continue to grow.
Support collaborative partnerships with community organizations, schools, faith communities, and local partners.
Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
Interest in nonprofit operations, food systems, sustainability, community engagement, or refugee integration.
Cultural competence and willingness to work with diverse refugee and immigrant communities.
Comfort with Google Workspace and basic data tracking.
Valid driver’s license.
Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent work/lived experience preferred.
Experience in community programs, operations, volunteer coordination, logistics, or event coordination is a plus.
Compensation & Schedule
$18.00/hour, full-time (40 hours/week).
Occasional evenings/weekends for events/harvests.
Paid holidays; flexible scheduling.
How To Apply
We are excited to hear from individuals passionate about fostering refugee integration, promoting food literacy, and reducing local food loss through community-based activities.
To apply:
Please submit the following to information@iskashitaa.org:
Résumé
Cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience
Next steps:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Top candidates will be invited to an interview.
Selected interviewees will be asked to provide a brief writing sample to demonstrate their communication skills and program development thinking.