Volunteer Coordinator (Greeley)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Greeley, CO

66d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927, operating through seven ministries including Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. The organization values its employees as crucial to its mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need, providing a work environment where self-motivated and mission-driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants.

Requirements

• Show genuine care and love for people-even on their hardest days
• Computer skills and use of basic software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases to enter data, create and generate reports, and create communications and presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations in front of groups
• Organized, detailed, and thorough in record-keeping and documentation requirements.
• Ability to stay calm and kind when others are upset
• Ability to hold boundaries without taking things personally
• Thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic environment
• Consider yourself a true team player
• Have a good sense of humor, strong resilience in the face of challenges, and a compassionate ear.
• Experience working with people in crisis
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and/or emergencies
• Understanding of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the methods best suited to meet their needs.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base
• Valid CO driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Supports operations and programming through the help of volunteers.
• Engages with existing volunteers and community members to recruit, retain, and recognize the volunteer base.
• Operates as an external-facing member of the team to welcome supporters into Catholic Charities' mission.
• Recruits, screens, interviews, and places volunteers.
• Determines appropriate assignments for volunteers based on interests, skill set, and departmental needs.
• Maintains professional ties with other service organizations/boards/committees for the benefit of the program.
• Maintains an appropriate level of contact with volunteers to support them in their efforts.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work-life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included)
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of the employee's and 75% of the dependent’s premiums are paid by the Agency), Dental, & Vision, starting the 1st day of the month following the start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
• Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company-paid holidays, and a 403 (b) retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED