Job Opportunity: Volunteer Manager
Contract Term: May 4, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST

About the Role

Folk On The Rocks is hiring a Volunteer Manager to oversee the recruitment, coordination, and management of the 450+ volunteers who make the festival possible. This is a key role ideal for someone who is highly organized, community-minded, and passionate about creating a positive and rewarding volunteer experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create a work plan with recruitment strategies, volunteer targets per team, and budget requirements;

  • Recruit, assign, and manage volunteers across all festival areas;

  • Manage communications using the official FOTR volunteer database and website;

  • Recruit, organize, and train Team Coordinators;

  • Support Team Coordinators with scheduling and ongoing needs;

  • Procure supplies for each volunteer area;

  • Organize and update volunteer team manuals, creating new materials as needed;

  • Ensure all volunteer training is completed prior to the festival;

  • Provide team captains and volunteers with the necessary festival information;

  • Oversee Volunteer Support operations;

  • Organize and supervise Volunteer Headquarters onsite;

  • Allocate volunteers as needed to support contracted staff;

  • Connect contracted staff with appropriate Team Coordinators;

  • Coordinate the volunteer appreciation event; and

  • Be on-site for the full duration of the festival.

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills;

  • Ability to manage large groups of people in a fast-paced environment;

  • A patient, solution-oriented, and community-focused approach;

  • Experience with large-scale events or volunteer coordination is considered an asset; and

  • Connections to community groups or volunteer networks are an advantage. 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to teresa@folkontherocks.com by April 24, 2026.