OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston•Galveston, TX

6d•$16 - $22

About The Position

Boys & Girls Clubs is seeking a dynamic candidate to work in Resource and Youth Development as the Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator will oversee program volunteers, ensuring a positive environment that promotes and enhances the development of boys & girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. He / she will be responsible for outreach initiatives, with primary concern for volunteer recruitment, engagement, management and retention. Additional duties include the management of BGCGH scholarship programs.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university, or a combination of education and experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of principles relates to development of youth, group leadership skills, an understanding of group dynamics, outreach, and relationship management
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all types of people
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, community groups, and other related agencies
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Exposure to loud/excessive noise

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage volunteer program, with systems and protocols for volunteer recruitment, training and retention
Serve as volunteer supervisor, providing feedback and guidance when needed
Coordinate volunteer recognition efforts
Identify needs of volunteers/mentors and actively recruit to meet the needs of the club sites
Act as a liaison with all appropriate parties, internal and/or external to CBGC
Attend various community events for the purpose of promoting CBGC
Develop a system for alumni engagement, including but not limited to recruitment, managing contact database, coordinating events, developing newsletters and other communication material
May be required to assist with some programming that relates to volunteerism, character, leadership and service
Meet all CYD grant requirements in addition to recruiting and training of volunteers and mentors, along with placing them to assigned club sites
Use the Formula for Impact as a guide to create activities and programs that appeal to youth, engage them in planning and gear them towards future success
Create an environment that highlights the achievement of youth
May be required to assist with day-to-day programs activities in accordance with established standards and goals
Ensure volunteers are aware of all safety and security policies and procedures
Ensure program areas are safe that the Club equipment is maintained in good working condition
Ensure all Violence Prevention policies are enforced at all times
Implement and promote BGCGH annual scholarships
Encourage and recruit volunteers and mentors within the program
Coordinate with local schools to promote all BGCGH scholarships and requirements and coordinate application renewals for the program
Organize and maintain scholarship files and all documentation
Work with COO in selection process and to ensure funding of scholarships are completed with the college in a timely fashion