This is an AmeriCorps position available through a partnership with Serve Louisiana. You must apply through our external application process on our website.

The mission of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is to feed the hungry in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes by providing food and educational outreach through faith-based and other community partners.

Member Position Summary:

The Serve Louisiana Volunteer Coordinator will work to develop new programs to increase overall volunteer engagement and identify gaps in organizational volunteer impact, as well as maintain and improve the day-to-day management of volunteers. Within the day-to-day management, they will play a part in cultivating and managing volunteer relations and opportunities within the organization and will serve as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking volunteer opportunities. This position will report to the Volunteer Relations Manager and will collaborate daily with other internal staff and Volunteer Leaders.

Essential Functions of Position:
Volunteer Coordination:

• Serve as the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank point of contact for individual volunteers
• Support and guide Volunteer Leaders and general volunteers on a daily basis
• Address individual volunteer concerns
• Manage day-to-day aspects of individual volunteer coordination including daily check-in, administering tours, and coordinating daily activities as needed
• Identify volunteer needs by communicating with internal staff and coordinating said opportunities
• Maintain volunteer management software system to ensure all volunteer opportunities are up to date and there are accurate records of all volunteer activities
• Orient, train, and supervise volunteers by providing clear and simple instructions of all levels on going activities, projects, and special events
• Create an execute individual volunteer retention and engagement plan

Programmatic:

• Identify gaps within organizational volunteer management
• Develop programs to increase volunteer engagement in various areas (family nights, college nights, administrative, high schoolers, etc)
• Develop data tracking system to access data on volunteer retention and organizational engagement
• Work with food bank staff and operations to ensure communication is consistent and needs are being met

Benefits:

Serve Louisiana members work with a single partner organization from September 1st through July 31st. Here’s what you can expect:

A full time workload

Major Medical Insurance

10 personal days and federal holidays off

In-depth personal and professional development

$7,395 education award upon graduation, which may be applied to student loans or additional education

$24,000 living allowance (taxable and paid twice monthly via direct deposit)

Student loan forbearance

Child care reimbursement

Valuable networking opportunities

Learn more and apply at Serve Louisiana.org. Priority Deadline is June 3rd.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,181.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person