Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Position Summary
The Events & Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for fundraising events and volunteer coordination and engagement. The coordinator works with the Associate Director on the execution of fundraising events, including volunteer recruitment. The position is 40 hours per week, but hours may vary as demanded by special events and/or time of year. Evenings and weekends are required as needed by events and activities included in the position’s responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
• 40 hours/week – Full-time, non-exempt position
• Eligible to enroll into benefits on the 1^st day of the month following two months from the date of hire.
• 5CHC covers 100% of the employee only cost of the Silver level PPO plan, Dental PPO and Vision coverage offered by Anthem Blue Cross.
• Anthem Life Insurance - $25,000 death benefit at no charge to the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program – Anthem
• SIMPLE IRA plan which allows eligible employees to contribute a portion of their salary toward retirement on a pre-tax basis with an employer match.
• 11 paid holidays plus one personal day per year
• 17 days of PTO accrued annually, increasing after 3 years of service

Essential Functions

• Assist the Associate Director to plan, implement and coordinate fundraising events
• Assist the Associate Director to plan, implement and coordinate fundraising events
• Regularly solicit corporate sponsorship and donations through letters, phone calls, and face-to-face visits.
• Handle and track donations.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications Specialist to ensure sponsors receive proper recognition for their contributions
• Support Board fundraising efforts while working with Board volunteers
• Recruit and manage volunteers for events, programs, and general operating support
• Post and maintain volunteer opportunities on various recruitment websites (e.g., VolunteerSLO.org)
• Maintain database of volunteer information, qualifications, and skills
• Produce volunteer manuals with assigned duties as needed
• Arrange for volunteer training as needed 
• Track volunteer hours and activities
• Compile reports regarding volunteer participation as needed
• Routine, regular attendance

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in any of the following preferred: marketing, business, English or communications; other degrees and/or experience will be considered
• Excellent professional and creative written and oral communication skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills and ability to comfortably converse with stakeholders
• Experience with nonprofit databases, preferred
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work well with a diverse population, including clients, donors, community partners, and co-workers
• Culturally responsive and committed to equality
• Very high attention to detail, including accuracy and efficiency
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Excellent time-management skills, including ability to balance multiple and sometimes competing priorities
• Ability to work calmly under pressure as a high-functioning team member

Other Requirements (may be met at time of hire)

• Successful completion of background screening
• Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance, and must be able to qualify for employer insurance coverage
• Current tuberculosis test

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be subjected to outside environmental conditions. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.

As with all positions at 5Cities Homeless Coalition, the individual filling this position is expected to work with a diverse workforce, optimize your personal performance, work safely at all times, willingly collaborate with their coworkers and supervisors to work more efficiently and effectively. They are expected to add their talents and ideas toward attaining our Mission: strengthening our community by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for the unhoused and those facing homelessness.

5Cities Homeless Coalition is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, the presence of any physical or mental disability (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $24 - $29