Volunteer Manager

Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping communities recover and thrive after disasters? As SBP’s Volunteer Manager, you will oversee the recruitment and placement of volunteers on home repair and rebuild projects. The Volunteer Manager will provide daily oversight to a team of 1-3 AmeriCorps Members who will lead volunteer recruitment and coordination- ensuring a continuous pipeline of volunteer support and positive volunteer experience. SBP’s network of volunteers not only assist us in rebuilding homes but also provide funding for our operations and raise awareness of ongoing needs. The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for implementing an effective fundraising and communications strategy with volunteers, philanthropic and corporate sponsors, and the general public to further our mission to shrink the time between disaster and recovery.

If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. Join SBP to help disaster-affected communities rebuild stronger and create a future of resilience and hope.

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Responsibilities 

• Implement overall goals and objectives for the SBP Tampa Volunteer Department, commensurate with the Executive Director’s vision.
• Lead, develop and retain 1-3 AmeriCorps members
• Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with external partners, donors, and stakeholders through individual relationship development, engaging in public events, and representing SBP within community forums.
• Implement an effective volunteer recruitment strategy to meet organizational needs.
• Execute communication strategy, emphasizing enduring need, to increase engagement of past, current, and future volunteers via effective pre-arrival communication; engaging orientation and introduction to the organization upon arrival; a nuanced follow up depending upon the volunteer's interest after the service experience.
• Ensure quality experience for every SBP volunteer, providing immediate support and follow up communication as necessary if problems arise during the volunteer trip.
• Work with the Executive Director and SBP’s Development Department to plan and implement donor development strategies
• Maintain accurate electronic volunteer records
• Provide initial and ongoing training for AmeriCorps members
• Provide additional support to Executive Director and the program as needed

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Requirements

• Education & Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in program or nonprofit management. Volunteer program management experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success with recruitment of volunteers and launching new volunteer initiatives. Comfortable running fundraising initiatives. 
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail. 
• Abilities: Ability to train AmeriCorps members
• Alignment: Passion for SBP’s mission and the resilience to work in fast-paced environments.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace. Experience with Salesforce a plus
• Flexibility: Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Compliance: Ability to pass a criminal background check. Valid Driver’s License

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $50,000–$65,000.
• Comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference where it matters most.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are celebrated and amplified.

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About Us

At SBP, we believe that every community deserves a future where resilience outshines disaster. Founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, we are a social impact organization on a mission to shrink the time between disaster and recovery. By empowering communities to rebound quickly—regardless of race, economic status, or location—we’re building a world where strength, equity, and opportunity prevail.

What makes SBP different? We don’t just react to disasters; we redefine recovery through a bold, 360-degree approach:

• Training and Advising: Equipping individuals, communities, nonprofits, businesses, and governments with cutting-edge strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and recover from disasters.
• Building Resilience: Constructing durable, disaster-resistant homes while sharing our proven models with others to amplify recovery efforts.
• Advocating for Change: Pushing for systemic improvements that make disaster recovery more predictable, efficient, and fair for all survivors.

SBP’s impact is powered by the passion of volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and partners, alongside a dedicated team driven by our core values: racial equity, environmental sustainability, and a relentless commitment to helping those most in need. Together, we’ve changed thousands of lives—and we’re just getting started.

If you’re inspired to make a difference and driven to build stronger, more resilient communities, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s create lasting change, together.

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SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds. 

SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. 

It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000