SOS International | Roanoke, Texas | Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends
Reports to: Director of Community Outreach

About SOS International

SOS International is a global ministry committed to bringing freedom, healing, and hope to vulnerable children and communities. Through food, water, community development, and rescue and rehabilitation from human trafficking, we partner with churches and local leaders to create lasting change.

The Opportunity

The Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator helps connect people with meaningful opportunities to serve through SOS International. This person builds relationships with churches, businesses, schools, and individuals, coordinates volunteer experiences, and helps turn initial interest into ongoing engagement with our mission.

We are looking for a proactive, organized, and relational person who enjoys bringing people together, communicating clearly, and making it easy for others to participate in work that matters.

This is a hands-on coordination role. Success requires both strong relationship skills and the ability to manage details, follow through on commitments, and create a positive experience for every volunteer and community partner.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination

• Respond to volunteer inquiries and help prospective volunteers identify appropriate service opportunities.
• Recruit, schedule, confirm, and communicate with individuals and groups serving with SOS.
• Coordinate volunteer logistics, including project details, arrival information, supplies, preparation, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, participation data, and service hours.
• Identify opportunities to encourage repeat participation and deeper volunteer engagement.
  
  

Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with churches, schools, businesses, civic groups, and other community partners.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with partners about upcoming opportunities, needs, and results.
• Help develop ongoing partnerships that support SOS’s mission beyond one-time service projects.
• Follow up with partners to thank them, gather feedback, and identify future opportunities to serve together.
• Represent SOS International professionally and enthusiastically in the community.
  
  

Volunteer Experiences & Events

• Coordinate volunteer days, group projects, and community engagement activities.
• Prepare volunteer teams with clear instructions, expectations, and information about the impact of their service.
• Coordinate with warehouse and program staff to ensure projects are appropriately planned and resourced.
• Provide onsite leadership for volunteer activities, helping teams stay engaged, safe, and productive.
• Support occasional special events and outreach initiatives.
  
  

Communication & Engagement

• Create clear, engaging volunteer communications, recruitment materials, and follow-up messages.
• Gather stories, photos, and feedback that help communicate the impact of volunteer service, following SOS safeguarding and privacy policies.
• Collaborate with the appropriate team members on social media content, newsletters, and volunteer impact stories.
• Maintain organized records of partner contacts, outreach activity, and volunteer engagement.
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with warehouse staff to coordinate volunteer projects and ensure service activities are well prepared.
• Provide hands-on support during scheduled warehouse volunteer days and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve volunteer processes, strengthen relationships, and make serving with SOS a positive and meaningful experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience coordinating volunteers, events, community programs, partnerships, or a comparable people-centered function.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Confidence initiating conversations, building relationships, and inviting others to participate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate schedules, logistics, and communications.
• Proficiency with email, calendars, spreadsheets, and everyday digital tools.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and represent SOS International with professionalism, warmth, and integrity.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in a nonprofit, church, volunteer engagement, or community outreach setting.
• Experience developing partnerships with businesses, schools, churches, or civic organizations.
• Familiarity with volunteer management systems, event coordination, or social media content.
• A demonstrated commitment to serving vulnerable children and communities.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position based in Roanoke, Texas, with regular interaction with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Local travel throughout the DFW area is required. The position includes occasional evening and weekend commitments and hands-on participation in scheduled volunteer activities, including some warehouse service days.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first six months, the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator will:

• Establish a consistent process for recruiting, scheduling, preparing, and following up with volunteers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners.
• Deliver well-organized, positive volunteer experiences.
• Improve volunteer follow-through and encourage repeat participation.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer activity and engagement.
• Identify opportunities to expand community involvement and strengthen ongoing partnerships with SOS International.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to hr@sosresponds.org. We are looking for someone who loves bringing people together, follows through on the details, and wants to help churches, businesses, and individuals make a meaningful difference through SOS International.