Community Engagement Coordinator
Tarrant Area Food Bank•Fort Worth, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
Empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. The Community Engagement Coordinator oversees volunteer-related tasks, from recruitment to training and recognition. Flexibility is key, as this role requires adaptability to changing needs. Additionally, the coordinator effectively communicates with organizations and leaders independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and two-three years of volunteer coordination experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledge of social media platforms and volunteer databases
- Ability to speak effectively with diverse audiences; Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints in a tactful and helpful manner
- Ability to coordinate and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles; ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; compassion for TAFB mission
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment strategies; manage active recruitment of volunteers and assess effectiveness
- Build and maintain relationships with key volunteers, both individual and corporate groups.
- Present innovative ideas to drive volunteer engagement and recruitment and have the ability to work autonomously
- Dive into record-keeping of volunteer demographics and service hours, ensuring pinpoint accuracy for funding requests, legal obligations, and strategic planning endeavors.
- Ensure web info is spot-on, and seize social media chances to connect with volunteers.
- Conduct orientations and assist staff with volunteer training, excellence in speaking is a must.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Volunteer Services initiatives
- Educate potential volunteers on opportunities to serve our mission
- Coordinate volunteer appreciation events and activities
- Raise staff awareness of the role and function of volunteers; create and maintain volunteer position descriptions, policies and procedures as required
- Consult with program leaders to identify / develop volunteer engagement activities. Administer applicable background checks for volunteers as required
- Cultivate relationships with Partner Agencies and facilitate their volunteer needs
- Cultivate and establish relationships with corporations and community organizations
- Manage volunteer activity at TAFB sponsored distributions and provide on-site direction
- Ensure TAFB safety procedures are observed and followed in all volunteer activities
- Support, as needed, other members of the External Affairs Team, including assisting with events and/or volunteer recruitment for events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
