Volunteer Coordinator
We’re hiring a Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and support volunteers engaging in deep canvassing across rural Ohio. This is not traditional canvassing; deep canvassing is an emotional, story-based form of engagement that requires trust-building, active listening, and meaningful dialogue. Volunteers will be supporting both utility-scale solar and voter contact work.
The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for building and sustaining a statewide team of volunteer canvassers, with a focus on rural communities, and making sure they’re trained, supported, and ready to have conversations that shift hearts and minds.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, onboard, and manage a statewide team of volunteer deep canvassers
- Lead in-person and virtual deep canvassing trainings, including role-plays and story-sharing
- Plan and execute canvass launches, debriefs, and volunteer gatherings
- Maintain communication and ongoing support with volunteers to keep them engaged and active
- Track volunteer participation and canvassing outcomes
- Coordinate closely with OCA’s Rural Projects Coordinator and campaign team to integrate volunteer canvassing with campaign goals
- Travel regularly to support canvassing and organizing efforts, primarily in rural counties
- Help build public support for utility-scale solar and increase voter engagement in targeted areas
- Remote position, but it includes regular travel throughout Ohio to lead volunteer training,
canvassing events, and community meetings.
Qualifications
- Must live in Ohio and have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to a car
- Previous experience coordinating volunteers in an organizing or campaign setting
- Must have experience with deep canvassing, either as a canvasser or trainer
- Strong communication skills and comfort working with people from all backgrounds
- Experience leading trainings, managing groups, and working independently
- Comfortable working remotely while staying organized and responsive
- Willing and able to travel frequently within the state, sometimes with overnight stays
- Demonstrated successful interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Compensation and Benefits
- $35,000–$45,000 annual salary, depending on experience
- Monthly work-from-home stipend
- Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel
- Medical, Dental, Vision and other ancillary benefit options available.