Volunteer Coordinator

The Salvation Army•Newark, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Volunteer Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for all volunteers at The Salvation Army in Newark. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, and encouraging volunteer involvement to advance the mission of The Salvation Army by increasing awareness through various outreach methods.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be accepted as an insured driver with The Salvation Army.
Must be able to pass the Salvation Army’s driving program for driving official vehicles.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office Tools and type with general efficiency.
Must be able to communicate in fluent English.
Must have general working knowledge of office tools (computer, copier, phones, etc).
Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft 260, Excel).
Typing.
Telephone.
Ability to show love and compassion to people who volunteer with our programs.
Strong community relations skills, leadership ability, and organization skills.
Strong sense of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good presence for community outreach.
Good assessment skills and able to address difficult situations with authority and compassion.
Demonstrate leadership and mentoring in a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Some College preferred.

Responsibilities

Address organizations, clubs, and businesses with volunteer opportunities.
Public speaking engagements and presentations for volunteer recruitment.
Create and maintain volunteer files.
Obtain volunteer background checks and maintain all volunteer records for Keepsafe.
Obtain and maintain volunteer background checks for driving official vehicles.
Recruit and schedule volunteers for various programs and ministries.
Responsible for the Food Pantry Program.
Maintain accurate and current volunteer records for various programs and ministries.
Track volunteer hours monthly for statistics and report to statisticians.
Recruit and schedule groups for Christmas and other holiday programming.
Communicate with new media about volunteer opportunities and awareness of special events.
Coordinate all volunteer recruitment efforts for all programs and ministries.
Pick up donations when necessary.
Host an annual volunteer appreciation event.
Provide tours of the facility and communicate service outreach efforts in the community.
Assist with all fundraising events.
Maintain a tidy, welcoming, and organized front desk environment.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Commanding Officer.
Directly oversee and manage all individual and group volunteers, ensuring proper orientation, scheduling, and support throughout their service.