Volunteer Coordinator

Bens Bells Project•Tucson, AZ

7d•$16 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire, educate, and motivate people to realize the impact of intentional kindness, and to empower individuals to act according to that awareness, thereby strengthening our relationships, our communities, and ourselves. Recent research demonstrates that kindness benefits our physical and mental health, and that recognizing kindness in others increases a person’s happiness and satisfaction. But just as solving a calculus problem requires advanced math skills, the challenges of daily life require advanced kindness skills. By focusing on kindness and being intentional in our interactions, we can improve our ability to connect. The mission of Ben’s Bells is to inspire individuals and communities to engage in kindness education and practice. For more information on the organization, visit www.bensbells.org. Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Volunteer Coordinator supports the mission of Ben’s Bells by creating a warm and welcoming environment for all volunteers. This position focuses on recruiting and retaining individual volunteers, as well as cultivating relationships with schools, organizations, and businesses, to provide the organization with a robust, engaged volunteer pool to assist with production, mural installation, outreach, retail events, etc.

Requirements

Strong administrative and organizational skills, including communication, data management, and scheduling oversight
Excellent people skills, including an ability to partner with a diverse team of staff and volunteers and maintain relationships
Flexible and able to manage shifting priorities; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
Personal qualities of kindness, integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Ben’s Bells
Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record and reliable personal transportation
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors

Nice To Haves

Volunteer oversight and retention experience preferred but not required
Background in non-profit or volunteer work preferred but not required
Bilingual skills preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Represent the mission of and story behind Ben’s Bells to the community
Serve as a first point of contact for volunteers and groups
Manage volunteer inquiry inbox and respond to phone and voicemail messages
Coordinate and secure volunteers for Education, Retail, and Studio departments as needed
Maintain schedule and calendar for all volunteers and volunteer groups
Manage and maintain volunteer database, including updating available volunteer opportunities, building registration forms, and running reports
Nurture existing volunteer relationships
Develop and implement volunteer retention strategies
Grow volunteer base including new individual, group, and corporate volunteers
Identify and attend off-site volunteer recruitment events and opportunities
Send monthly volunteer emails and targeted recruitment emails via the volunteer database
Process invoices, donations, and payments
Work with the Marketing & Events Coordinator to secure social media content promoting volunteering
Work with Education Manager to continually improve volunteer experience and deepen connection to the mission