Volunteer Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

24d•$20

About The Position

Support Habitat for Humanity ideals and mission through support of the management team’s goals, objectives, and decisions. Ensure strict adherence to Habitat policies, core values, procedures, and internal controls. Personnel Management: Supervision of long term volunteers such as AmeriCorps or other service corps. Keep the AVP of Chapter Development informed of all performance matters regarding said volunteers. Provide comments and recommendations for evaluations, shift scheduling and service compliance matters. Volunteer Services Program: Coordinate volunteer recruitment and orientation for all HFHSAGV activities, collaborating closely with the departments that will directly supervise volunteers. Coordinate recruitment, placement, training, basic needs (food, lodging, transportation), orientation, benefits, supervision, community-building and reporting for the AmeriCorps program (when applicable). Maintain all schedules and volunteer rosters for construction sites. Host volunteers (sponsors, Habitat homebuyers, community volunteers and the general public) on the work site during construction activities. Coordinate orderly sign in procedures, site meals, volunteer safety, first aid and other supportive services as deemed necessary per site. Facilitate distribution and collection of volunteer surveys. Work closely with the AVP of Chapter Development to develop appropriate training programs for HFHSAGV volunteers in conjunction with departmental staff. Train volunteers, sponsors, and/or community groups about low-income housing needs in San Antonio and about the Habitat program for addressing these needs. Understand and manage volunteer insurance issues in consultation with the AVP of Chapter Development. Assist the VP of Construction with coordination of construction safety program. Provide appropriate safety information, signage and supplies at the construction site (includes 1st aid kit maintenance). Coordinate all volunteer appreciation/recognition events and activities. Maintain all volunteer and other appropriate databases and use the internet for volunteer coordination activities. With the support of the AVP of Chapter Development, deliver public presentations on HFHSAGV and/or volunteer opportunities as needed. General Program Support: Coordinate special projects as needed. Respond to requests for information from partners and the public. Generate outreach opportunities to recruit volunteers. Represent HFHSAGV at special events and meetings as needed. Perform administrative duties and clerical tasks as needed to fulfill these job duties. Other duties as assigned. Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Requirements

Dependable, with strong follow‑through and reliability.
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
Consistently positive and professional attitude.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
Intermediate proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet research, and database systems.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to set priorities aligned with short‑ and long‑term goals and meet deadlines.
Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
Reliable access to a personal vehicle for business‑related travel during work hours.
Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday

Responsibilities

Support Habitat for Humanity ideals and mission through support of the management team’s goals, objectives, and decisions.
Ensure strict adherence to Habitat policies, core values, procedures, and internal controls.
Personnel Management: Supervision of long term volunteers such as AmeriCorps or other service corps. Keep the AVP of Chapter Development informed of all performance matters regarding said volunteers. Provide comments and recommendations for evaluations, shift scheduling and service compliance matters.
Coordinate volunteer recruitment and orientation for all HFHSAGV activities, collaborating closely with the departments that will directly supervise volunteers.
Coordinate recruitment, placement, training, basic needs (food, lodging, transportation), orientation, benefits, supervision, community-building and reporting for the AmeriCorps program (when applicable).
Maintain all schedules and volunteer rosters for construction sites.
Host volunteers (sponsors, Habitat homebuyers, community volunteers and the general public) on the work site during construction activities. Coordinate orderly sign in procedures, site meals, volunteer safety, first aid and other supportive services as deemed necessary per site. Facilitate distribution and collection of volunteer surveys.
Work closely with the AVP of Chapter Development to develop appropriate training programs for HFHSAGV volunteers in conjunction with departmental staff. Train volunteers, sponsors, and/or community groups about low-income housing needs in San Antonio and about the Habitat program for addressing these needs.
Understand and manage volunteer insurance issues in consultation with the AVP of Chapter Development.
Assist the VP of Construction with coordination of construction safety program. Provide appropriate safety information, signage and supplies at the construction site (includes 1st aid kit maintenance).
Coordinate all volunteer appreciation/recognition events and activities.
Maintain all volunteer and other appropriate databases and use the internet for volunteer coordination activities.
With the support of the AVP of Chapter Development, deliver public presentations on HFHSAGV and/or volunteer opportunities as needed.
Coordinate special projects as needed.
Respond to requests for information from partners and the public.
Generate outreach opportunities to recruit volunteers.
Represent HFHSAGV at special events and meetings as needed.
Perform administrative duties and clerical tasks as needed to fulfill these job duties.
Other duties as assigned.