Job Description
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
(Program Project Specialist II)
Job Location:
Address:
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Posting Details:
Salary: $60,000.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 04/25/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to manage and grow its statewide volunteer program. This role oversees the full lifecycle of volunteer engagement, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance, while ensuring alignment with departmental policies and security protocols. This role also tracks program data, supports volunteer initiatives and events, and ensures a positive and professional experience for all. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys helping grow community partnerships through volunteers, and is passionate about creating meaningful volunteer experiences while maintaining strong operational success.
Job Duties:
-Manages the volunteer and program associates onboarding and clearance process form application intake through final approval, including background checks, required training and institutional clearance
-Coordinates ID card issuance
-Supports planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of volunteer and external facing events and initiative to support engagement and retention, including attendance at volunteer recognition events statewide
-Serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers, program associates, and partner organizations and provinces guidance on ADCRR procedures and policies
-Provides guidance on policies, procedures, and program requirements
-Coordinates volunteer and program associates training and orientation
-Arranges tours of ADCRR facilities and community corrections sites as needed for potential volunteers and program associates
-Drives on State Business
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-ADCRR policies, procedures, and security protocols related to volunteer services
-Volunteer program administration, onboarding processes, and compliance requirements
-State and Federal regulations related to background investigations and confidentiality
-Community engagement and volunteer management best practices
-Record keeping, data management, and reporting standards
-Google workspace and or similar data tracking systems
Skill in:
-Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse internal and external stakeholders
-Organizing and prioritizing and managing multiple assignments and deadlines
-Reviewing and auditing documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
-Data entry, tracking and report generation using spreadsheets or databases
-Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners
Ability to:
-Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and security-related information
-Interpret and apply policies, procedures and program requirements
-Work independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail
-Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
-Plan, coordinate, and support training and program activities
-Work effectively within a secure correctional environment as needed
-Travel statewide as required
Selective Preference(s):
-Some college courses or a degree in psychology, sociology, social work, communications, criminal justice, management, public administration, human resources or a related field
-Two years of experience in volunteer coordination, human resources or program administration or related
-Experience managing volunteer programs in a correctional or public sector environment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
REHABILITATION & REENTRY
Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
(Program Project Specialist II)
Job Location:
Address:
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Posting Details:
Salary: $60,000.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 04/25/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to manage and grow its statewide volunteer program. This role oversees the full lifecycle of volunteer engagement, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance, while ensuring alignment with departmental policies and security protocols. This role also tracks program data, supports volunteer initiatives and events, and ensures a positive and professional experience for all. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys helping grow community partnerships through volunteers, and is passionate about creating meaningful volunteer experiences while maintaining strong operational success.
Job Duties:
-Manages the volunteer and program associates onboarding and clearance process form application intake through final approval, including background checks, required training and institutional clearance
-Coordinates ID card issuance
-Supports planning, scheduling, coordination and execution of volunteer and external facing events and initiative to support engagement and retention, including attendance at volunteer recognition events statewide
-Serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers, program associates, and partner organizations and provinces guidance on ADCRR procedures and policies
-Provides guidance on policies, procedures, and program requirements
-Coordinates volunteer and program associates training and orientation
-Arranges tours of ADCRR facilities and community corrections sites as needed for potential volunteers and program associates
-Drives on State Business
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-ADCRR policies, procedures, and security protocols related to volunteer services
-Volunteer program administration, onboarding processes, and compliance requirements
-State and Federal regulations related to background investigations and confidentiality
-Community engagement and volunteer management best practices
-Record keeping, data management, and reporting standards
-Google workspace and or similar data tracking systems
Skill in:
-Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse internal and external stakeholders
-Organizing and prioritizing and managing multiple assignments and deadlines
-Reviewing and auditing documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
-Data entry, tracking and report generation using spreadsheets or databases
-Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners
Ability to:
-Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and security-related information
-Interpret and apply policies, procedures and program requirements
-Work independently while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail
-Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
-Plan, coordinate, and support training and program activities
-Work effectively within a secure correctional environment as needed
-Travel statewide as required
Selective Preference(s):
-Some college courses or a degree in psychology, sociology, social work, communications, criminal justice, management, public administration, human resources or a related field
-Two years of experience in volunteer coordination, human resources or program administration or related
-Experience managing volunteer programs in a correctional or public sector environment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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