Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator Job Description Department: Development

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Development Director Fulltime Position; EOE; Salary DOE Coordinates with: Volunteers, In Kind Donors, Event Sponsors and Community Partners Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct staff supervisory responsibilities but does interface with staff and volunteer leaders along with the entire volunteer force.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for soliciting volunteers, as well as planning, organizing, and directing the volunteer programs. These include agency programs, Board of Directors interface, events, and the interfaith hosting network.

Essential Duties  Manage volunteer hours.  Identify volunteer opportunities within the organization.  Manage volunteer application process.  Establish agency orientation, training and background check standards for volunteer positions.  Set-up and manage a database to track volunteers, their interests and availability.  Manage online portal for volunteer opportunities.  Manage website related to volunteer postings and registrations  Communicate with staff to assess volunteer needs, scheduling and specific program involvement.  Increase public awareness of Family Promise in the community through volunteer partnerships.  Be visible in the community as an advocate for the agency,  Develop and cultivate constituent relationships.  Conduct outreach initiatives to expand volunteerism in support of agency programs.  Prepare status reports as specified by the Development Director.  Maintain social media presence on a variety of platforms that promote and recognize volunteerism in agency.  Develop volunteer recognition program.  Design and lead volunteer recognition and appreciation event.  Volunteer stewardship.  Serve as communication liaison with the Board of Directors and committee members,  Attend volunteer recruitment fairs and recruit corporate groups.  Provide mentoring, support and coordinate volunteer schedules.  Responsible in the selection, interviewing, recruitment, training and on-going retention and evaluation of student and adult volunteers including corporate groups.

Additional Duties:  Attend agency and outside events outside of normal business hours as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:  Bachelor’s Degree or comparable related experience.  Proficiency in donor database software and Microsoft Office applications.  Excellent writing, communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be a high energy, well organized person that has excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work with all agency team members. This candidate will have the ability to present themselves well to groups and individuals from a variety of social and professional backgrounds. The candidate will have the ability to identify and create opportunities to establish positive community partnerships for the agency. The candidate will have the skills and creative mindset to participate in the agency marketing process to increase brand awareness and supporters for the nonprofit. How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to ______.