Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator

Jannus Inc•Boise, ID

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Planning and implementing promotional strategies and fundraising for all Agency for New Americans programs is a core responsibility of this position. A substantial part of this communication and outreach work includes creating content and designing promotional materials for target audiences, as well as executing social media campaigns on a variety of web-based platforms. The Community Outreach Specialist also helps develop collaborative relationships with Treasure Valley area neighborhood organizations. The position is also responsible for managing all aspects of the agency’s volunteer and intern program.

Requirements

Genuine interest and support of Jannus’ commitment to a workplace culture grounded in respect, teamwork, equal opportunity, and mission effectiveness by fostering productive working relationships and professional conduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans.
Ability to coordinate and manage fundraising events and campaigns.
Ability to train and support volunteers in fundraising activities.
Demonstrated ability with social media marketing and promotional strategies.
Superior social media outreach strategies.
Ability to work under pressure, organize work assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to contribute to problem-solving activities within a growing, changing organization.
Ability to act in a tactful and diplomatic manner and work on sensitive issues with diverse groups of individuals.
Previous experience in event planning and coordination.
Proven track record of successful fundraising campaigns.
Ability to analyze fundraising data and adjust strategies as needed.
Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Increasing, broadening and deepening program participation, as well as making the public aware of Agency for New Americans programs.
Working with the Program Administration to plan, promote and present all of Agency for New Americans programs.
Developing strategies for the promotion of Agency for New Americans programs including identifying target audiences and the most effective methods of reaching them.
Maintaining and updating the Agency for New Americans website; utilizing social media to reach target audiences, distributing direct mail and email promotions, and developing other web-based promotions.
Cultivating and maintaining relationships with local and regional community stakeholders and partners.
Developing ANA yearly events calendar and working with ANA AD and volunteers to organize fundraising events and logistics.
Analyzing previous events data and improving fundraising efforts.
Identifying potential new sources of support from individuals, community organizations, corporations and foundations.
Creating and maintaining compelling presentations for stakeholders.
Enhancing the ability of the agency to holistically serve refugee clients.
Increasing the community’s awareness and support of the refugee resettlement and creating more resettlement advocates and donors.
Managing and promoting ANA’s Volunteer and Intern Program; recruit, screen, interview, assign duties, supervise.
Managing and improving existing policy and procedure packet for all volunteers.
Developing job descriptions for all volunteer and internship positions.
Conducting an orientation for all new volunteers and interns.
Training existing volunteers for various positions.
Coordinating volunteer assignments and activities with staff to promote the goals of the resettlement program.
Maintaining volunteer database and ensuring accurate record-keeping of volunteers’ activities and hours.