Homegrown is hiring!
Homegrown Music Festival is searching for its next Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the 160+ volunteers who help bring the festival to life. They will work closely with the Festival Director and the Steering Committee to make things happen.
Job Duties:
- Conduct volunteer recruitment for venues for both the Festival and ancillary events.
- Recruit and screen all volunteers and venue managers.
- Update volunteer training material as needed.
- Run the volunteer training, and keep detailed records of completion.
- Manage the scheduling of volunteers at different venues through Homegrown’s Volunteer Local database.
- Be available each night of the Festival to support volunteer and staffing needs.
- Coordinate in real time needs of volunteers (e.g. filling unexpected absences, delivering wristbands to volunteers if they run out, etc.).
- Participate in Steering Committee meetings and a post-Festival review.
Qualifications:
- Willingness to recruit, engage, and build relationships with current and prospective volunteers.
- Ability to problem solve independently.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to remain calm and focused during chaotic situations (which will happen).
- Experience and being comfortable with technology is required. Emailing, texting, and managing the database crucial to the role.
- Prior volunteer experience in any capacity/organization is preferred, but not required.
Compensation:
This is a part-time position with a 6-month contract. Compensation is $3,000.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Jenny Armstrong, Festival Director, at jenny@duluthhomegrown.org. For questions, please email or call Jenny at 218-269-1281.
The deadline to apply is Friday, August 21st 2026.
