VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION • Bakersfield, CA

30d

About The Position

The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF is based in Bakersfield, California. DHF is looking for a volunteer coordinator to join our team in Bakersfield. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively engage volunteers.

Requirements

• California State driver’s license
• Must pass a background check
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership and Motivation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Knowledge of the Cause
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Work
• Ethical and Professional Conduct

Nice To Haves

• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English is a plus
• Associate of Arts Degree preferred
• Administrative Experience preferred.
• Leadership and team-building experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of volunteers
• Collaborate with community partners, educational institutions, and local organizations to expand volunteer opportunities and interest
• Match volunteers with suitable roles based on skills, interests, and availability
• Organize and conduct orientation sessions to familiarize and onboard volunteers with DHFs mission and values
• Provide ongoing support and feedback to volunteers to continue their engagement
• Work inter-departmentally within DHF to identify volunteer needs, and align volunteer efforts to meet DHF goals
• Launch programming events that include voter registration canvassing, phone banking, tabling, and more
• Data entry and management related to Civic programming and campaigns

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree