Volunteer Coordinator in New Jersey

Comfort Zone Camp

324d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Remote

About The Position

This position works remote in New Jersey (Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth counties preferred). In-person meetings as needed. We are looking for someone who is a people-person and can encourage and persuade individuals to volunteer at our camps. This person is also detail-oriented and responsible for our database of volunteers and volunteer opportunities. The volunteer coordinator's responsibilities include recruiting and training new volunteers, keeping a database of volunteer information and skills, matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills, keeping volunteers informed, and conveying the organization's purpose to the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with experience in a nonprofit, social services, youth development or camp setting preferably in a volunteer management capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Volunteer management in a nonprofit, social services, youth development, or youth camp arena.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fully staffing 8-10 camps annually with approximately 60+ volunteers each with all volunteer roles (big buddies; therapists; nurses)
• Solicit volunteers through cold calls, phone calls, emails, social media and networking
• Manage volunteer communications before, during, and after camp
• Able to work on multiple programs at the same time
• Act as primary contact for volunteers at camp
• Perform information management, data entry, and statistical tracking for volunteers
• Ensure background checks are performed and cleared prior to matching on all volunteers
• Prepare volunteer matching materials and participate in the Matching Process
• Identify and prepare the Big Buddy share volunteer
• Coordinate on-site handouts, information, and reports related to volunteers
• Manage volunteer paperwork
• Prepare volunteer evaluations for program, and summary after each program session
• Complete all post-camp tasks related to volunteers
• Lead on-site volunteer staff meetings and support other camp facilitation as needed
• Facilitate in-person and virtual trainings for small and large groups
• Schedule and implement volunteer training calendar
• Coordinate setting up of space and training materials and needs
• Complete follow-up for assigned volunteer training sessions
• Representing CZC to campers, volunteers, donors and community members including workshops and presentations
• Lead Volunteer Outreach Strategy, to include recruitment, retention, and re-engagement of volunteers
• Engage volunteer community through social events and regular communication
• Collaborate & support the Regional Advisory Committee meetings/members as needed
• Assist with social media and marketing efforts as requested
• Attend and assist with development/fundraising efforts and events as requested
• Assist with camper recruitment
• Oversee projects to support organizational capacity as requested

Benefits

• Salary Range - $55,000 - $60,000
• Full-time position
• Remote work flexibility
• Occasional evening and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree