SOME (So Others Might Eat) exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide success paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $25.89 to $30.43 and may commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to join our Volunteer Services department on O Street in NW Washington, DC.

Position Description: The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteer efforts for specific programs. Identifies volunteer requirements and conducts orientations for new volunteers. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator implements the overarching SOME Volunteer Strategy to ensure the fulfillment of program and department needs for designated programs.

Schedule: Monday - Friday. 6:00am - 2:30pm (40 hours per week)

Required: HS Diploma/GED; 1-3 yrs. experience working with volunteers

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree; 1-3 yrs. social services experience and working with volunteers; experience working with low income adults in residential settings; program coordination and training experience; experience with a volunteer database or other CRM; CPR and First Aid

Required License/Certification: CPR/First-Aid

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of programming for low income populations
• Ability to work independently
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Action-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences
• Flexibility and last-minute adaptability
• Strong planning skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Database/CRM skills
• Relationship building skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Group facilitation and training skills
• Ability to collaborate

Expected Contributions: Volunteer Recruitment & Mobilization

• Recruit, train and maintain a volunteer Corp for assigned SOME departments
• Work with individual programs to ensure staffing and work needs are met through volunteers, including helping to assess, coordinate, and design volunteer opportunities within the programs
• Responsible for the administrative tracking and reporting of metrics as required, including ensuring completion of the volunteer registration process, proof of volunteer hours documentation, and managing and monitoring email and phone communications regarding volunteer services for the assigned department(s)
• Work with Marketing and Communications and the SOME Volunteer Program to develop recruitment and marketing materials for volunteer opportunities for the assigned department
• Coordinate outreach to community organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteer opportunities.

Reports to: VP, Volunteer Services

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.