Community Engagement Coordinator

Rescue Mission of Utica NY•Utica, NY

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the success of Mission development activities. Works with staff and volunteers to assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing events to raise funds for and promote community awareness of Mission services and programs. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and scheduling, volunteers, community service workers, and interns in collaboration with department managers and supervisors. Responsible for assisting with securing and processing of donations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Availability to work holidays and evenings required
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrates effective verbal, written, listening and presentation communication skills
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Valid NYS Driver’s License required
Enthusiastic support of our Mission Statement
Maintain a professional and approachable attitude on the Mission campus
Self-motivated to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to completion
Proven team player
Ability to respond and resolve situations
Strong attention to detail
Fluency in written and spoken English
Ability to remain calm, patient and professional in a fast paced environment
Exhibits kindness and patience to all people
Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in marketing, communications preferred
Two (2) years relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Recruits & Coordinates volunteers/interns in conjunction with the needs of Rescue Mission Programs this includes but not limited to: Ensures proper background checks are completed based on program requirements, Organizes & directs volunteers, including large scale volunteer days e.g. spring cleaning, clothes sorting, gift wrapping, Maintains the volunteer and internship resource manual, Maintains the spreadsheet of current volunteers/interns contact information & schedule and communicated schedule to program staff on a weekly basis with the volunteer/intern schedule, Coordinates the recruitment of all new volunteers through social media & other platforms, Represents the Mission at area Volunteer Fairs.
Assists with planning, implementation, and production of fundraising events & projects, including but not limited to maintaining vendor relationships, event logistics, and volunteer coordination, preparation, set up, event execution and tear down.
Recruits volunteers for and maintains working knowledge of Thread of Life Thrift Store operations including but not limited to cash register and cash procedure; and participates/assists in coverage rotation at store when volunteers are not available.
When needed and in the absence of Development & Communications Associate will process checks and in-kind donations.
When needed in the absence of volunteers will greet and direct visitors, answer incoming calls, retrieve and forward calls left on the general voicemail and complete other administrative duties.
Completes a monthly activity report for Director of Development.
Abide by all Mission, program and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
Attend and participate in regular meetings and trainings as requested by your supervisor.
Complete annual mandated trainings.
All other duties as requested by your supervisor.