Community Coordinator (Fair Ridge Family Shelter)

Shelter House-posted 2 days ago

$52,000 - $56,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Fairfax, VA

101-250 employees

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The Community Coordinator manages all aspects of Fair Ridge Family Shelter’s volunteer program and will assist in community outreach programming. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, evaluating, and recognizing Fair Ridge Family Shelter volunteers. This position will also assist in managing and tracking all in-kind donations and services. The Community Coordinator serves as a point of contact to external groups and organizations partnering with Fair Ridge Family Shelter and plans collaborative activities and donation drives. This position will also support various agency initiatives through collaboration with the Shelter House Development Team and support shelter programming for clients.

Responsible for recruitment, background checks, screening, and placement of all potential volunteers including individuals and groups
Host volunteer orientation and schedule volunteer recruiting events and/or speaking engagements, conduct on-site training for all shelter volunteers
Maintain regular communication with all volunteers through in-person meetings, telephone, and email communication
Conduct ongoing evaluation of volunteer program and adjust as needed
Create and maintain a current list of active volunteers and all volunteer records
Create and maintain an updated calendar of program and volunteer events
Serve as a representative of Fair Ridge Family Shelter to community groups, schools and associations and maintain positive working relationships with such groups
Assist in the organizing and maintaining of all in-kind donations and entering donation receipts by the end of each month in Salesforce (CRM)
Coordinate with program staff to identify and maintain current wish-list needs
Coordinate strategic holiday donation efforts between donors and shelter staff
Solicit in-kind donations and services to help meet the needs of the shelter and its residents
Coordinate donation pick-up and delivery
Assist Shelter House Development Team in planning and facilitating annual events
Track all volunteer participation and record information in monthly data report system
Attend meetings and trainings as directed by supervisor and Fair Ridge Family Shelter leadership
Ensure compliance with all agency policies
Exemplify the Shelter House core values: Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment
Manage DC Diaper Bank functions for Fair Ridge Family, including reporting and operational coordination
Other Duties as assigned

A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, human services, related field or commensurate experience
1+ years of volunteer or program management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements
Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions
Ability to deliver creative resource solutions to unique challenges
Strong organizational and time management skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel 15-20% (local)
Ability to drive a minivan
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness through community-based programs, volunteer coordination, outreach initiatives, or shelter environments.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401K contributions with a 4% employer match
13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

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