Volunteer Coordinator- Gabriel House of Care
Categories Programs/Events Staff
Expires Oct 21, 2024
Description
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing the process of recruiting, interviewing, evaluating, training and terminating qualified volunteers for placement in appropriate positions throughout the organization as volunteer staff. He or she will oversee work done by the volunteers to ensure timely and effective performance and to ensure that all volunteer staffing positions are filled properly. This will entail the ability to incorporate crisis management and discern the best course of action needed.
Creates and implements community support activities, such as group dinners and donation drives. Assist the Executive Director with Special Events and Public Relations activities. Create and manage Volunteer Appreciation events.
The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director, the Guest Services team and Operations Manager, and event committee members and volunteers. He or she will also have considerable contact with external partners and community groups, representing Gabriel House at community events and volunteer fairs to build effective relationships.
15-20 hours per week
Essential duties and responsibilities
• Identify, recruit, interview, evaluate, train, place and terminate if needed, volunteers within the organization. • Partner with internal guest services and operations staff to achieve best use of volunteers’ time and talents. • Manage the work done by volunteers in all high impact areas of the house, e.g., front desk, kitchen, laundry room, etc. Implement changes and improvements utilizing independent judgment and discretion to find right course of action needed. • Responsible for the day to day management of all volunteer activities • Maintain volunteer schedules and database records and create supporting documentation to track volunteer hours. • Maintain communications with volunteers and create and implement volunteer recognition activities/events throughout the year. • Provide status reports to Executive management. • Plan, lead and participate in community speaking engagements and volunteer and special events. • Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director. Note: The Volunteer Coordinator must be flexible to accommodate meeting and event schedules. While work will generally take place in a regular office setting at Gabriel House, some functions will be performed at offsite events and meetings. These may take place before or after normal working hours, including weekends.
Qualifications
1. Ability to work independently, organize and manage workload. 2. Demonstrated ability to manage others and handle crisis with discernment. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with guests, staff, volunteers and community members. 4. Demonstrated strong public speaking skills with experience in making effective presentations. 5. Strong written communication skills. 6. Strong management skills with the ability to perceive and solve problems before they become crises. 7. An effective team player. 8. Proficiency with MS Office and donor management software. Development experience a plus!
Education and Experience
Bachelor degree or 4-5 years relevant work experience in customer service, sales, non-profit or volunteer coordination required. Non profit work experience a plus 15-20 hours per week
How to Apply
Please send resume to Valerie Callahan, vcallahan@gabrielhoc.org