Volunteer Opportunities and Board Positions
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KC Jazz ALIVE! is led by a board of volunteers and part-time contract staff. Directors do not only set policy — they also do the operational work of the organization. This position combines the duties of a board member with the coordination of volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Volunteer Coordinator is a volunteer, non-paid member of the Kansas City Jazz ALIVE! Board of Directors who holds the volunteer-engagement portfolio for the organization. As a member of a working board, this Director shares in the full governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Board and personally carries out the hands-on work of building and sustaining the organization’s volunteer program — recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, recognition, and records. The role ensures that volunteers are matched to meaningful work and consistently appreciated, so that KC Jazz ALIVE! can deliver its mission and signature programming, including Spotlight: Charlie Parker.BOARD & GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Shared by every Director:
- Uphold the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience, always acting in the best interest of the organization and its mission.
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings and [committee] work.
- Help set organizational direction, approve the budget, and monitor the health of the organization.
- Serve as an ambassador and advocate for KC Jazz ALIVE! in the community.
- Support fundraising and resource development — including sponsor cultivation and the annual Charlie Parker campaign — through personal participation and network outreach.
- Maintain confidentiality and disclose any conflicts of interest in accordance with Board policy.
VOLUNTEER-COORDINATION PORTFOLIO
The specific work this Director leads and personally executes:Recruitment & Placement
- Develop and carry out strategies to recruit volunteers who reflect the Kansas City community the organization serves.
- Match volunteers to roles based on skills, interests, and availability, and maintain clear role descriptions in partnership with the Board President and Governance Committee Chair-person.
- Represent KC Jazz ALIVE! at community events and partner sites to build a volunteer pipeline.
- Manage volunteer intake, orientation, and role-specific preparation so volunteers are confident and ready.
- Ensure volunteers understand event procedures, safety expectations, and organizational values.
- Build and maintain volunteer schedules for programs, walking jazz history tours, and signature events.
- Serve as the day-of point of contact for volunteers, with particular focus on the annual Spotlight: Charlie Parker celebration.
- Coordinate with fellow board members and contract staff to anticipate coverage needs and fill gaps.
- Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive volunteer culture that keeps people returning season after season.
- Lead volunteer appreciation and recognition efforts, and gather feedback to improve the experience.
- Maintain accurate volunteer records and report volunteer hours, retention, and impact to the Board.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
- Genuine enthusiasm for jazz and commitment to the mission of KC Jazz ALIVE! and the Kansas City music community.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate many people and moving parts, often on event timelines.
- Warm, inclusive interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences.
- Willingness to serve actively as a working-board member, including some evenings and weekends during events.
- [Preferred] Prior experience in volunteer coordination, event support, board service, or community engagement.
BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
- Prepare for and attend board meetings and organizational events.
- Make a personally meaningful annual contribution and support the organization’s fundraising, in a form and at a level set by the Bylaws for each individual Director.
- Adhere to the organization’s conflict-of-interest, confidentiality, and code-of-conduct policies.
- Act at all times in the best interest of KC Jazz ALIVE! and its mission.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 6–12 MONTHS)
- A documented, repeatable volunteer onboarding process is in place and in use.
- Volunteer coverage for signature programming — especially Spotlight: Charlie Parker — is reliably met.
- Volunteer retention and satisfaction measurements of success are in place.
- The Board receives clear, regular reporting on volunteer engagement and impact.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Individuals interested in serving in this volunteer board role are invited to contact the Recruiting Committee at selena@kcjazzalive.org. Appointment to the Board is made in accordance with the organization’s Bylaws. Kansas City Jazz ALIVE! welcomes candidates of all backgrounds who share a passion for jazz and community.
This description outlines the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve with organizational needs and Board direction.
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