Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator
About The Position
The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention for Our Saviour’s Community Services. This role is part of the Development and Communications team. Their work raises the visibility of OSCS and its programs and supports the organization in reaching its annual fundraising goals. The volunteer role supports daily operations of programs through retention and recruitment of volunteers. This role is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position, with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week. Work hours are generally from 11am-7pm Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends or shifted hours for special events. This role reports to the Development and Communications Manager.
Requirements
- Can provide a warm and welcoming experience for volunteers
- Demonstrates cultural fluency and commitment to diversity
- Works well both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Well organized and pays attention to detail
- Enjoys solving problems
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience managing projects
Nice To Haves
- Experience with databases such as Bloomerang is a plus
- Experience creating training or instructional materials is a plus
Responsibilities
- Recruit volunteer groups and individuals through outlets such as companies, faith communities, educational settings, etc.
- Conduct interviews and background checks for volunteers to ensure they are a good fit for OSCS
- Stay connected with OSCS program staff to fully understand volunteer needs and update roles to meet evolving needs
- Coordinate with program staff to schedule volunteers
- Keep volunteer job descriptions and in-kind donation needs updated
- Help volunteers through the onboarding process
- Along with OSCS program staff, develop training materials for volunteers
- Welcome new volunteers and check in with existing volunteers on a regular basis
- Develop and implement ways to thank and celebrate volunteers
- Implement plans to help volunteers expand their experiences within the organization
- Coordinate volunteer events
- Supervise volunteers of OSCS
- Track volunteer information in database and calendars
- Maintain a system for tracking in-kind donations
- Provide statistics and reports as needed on volunteer data
- Be a collaborative member of the Development and Communications team
- Coordinate with the Shelter Cook and staff for meal planning
- Attend Development and Communications team meetings as scheduled
- Share volunteer and in-kind donation needs and information to be included in external communications
- Actively participate in building a culture of belonging within OSCS
- Work toward the OSCS mission of building skills and improving lives, and uphold our organizational values
- Train staff on volunteerism, procedures, and policies
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- flexible, hybrid working environment
- generous Paid Time Off and Sick Time along with Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employer contributions toward premiums
- Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- professional development opportunities
- voluntary benefit options including HSA
- participation in 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
