Volunteer Coordinator, Capuchin Community Services - Milwaukee, WI

Volunteer Coordinator – Capuchin Community Services, Milwaukee, WI

The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the

Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build

sisterbrotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic

human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.

Capuchin Community Services (CCS) is a ministry of the Province of St. Joseph. Some of the

services include a pantry, clothing closet and meal program at its two locations, the House of Peace

and the St. Ben’s Community Meal. The Volunteer Coordinator for CCS will work to ensure

volunteers and community service candidates are oriented to the mission and values of the

Province of St. Joseph, trained and scheduled to their various duties and tasks within the ministry.

This position will work at both locations to ensure continuity of services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the mission, vision and values of The Province of St.

• Develop and sustain a volunteer community that supports Capuchin Community Services

• Coordinate with site managers to identify and meet the operational needs of the ministry

• Maintain regular communications and collaboration with the Province’s Director of

• Maintain and share on-line calendars for scheduling volunteers for all ministry activities

• Effectively communicate with people of diverse religious traditions and cultures in all

• Serve as lead site contact for individuals and groups.

• Collaborate with Assistant Directors to ensure coverage at both House of Peace and St.

• Ensure all volunteers and community service candidates receive proper background

Hub or another similar platform used by the Province.

• Collaborate with Public Relations and Development Offices to promote ministries and

• Sustain and develop connections and do outreach with the faith-based and nonprofit

• Assist in various events such as Justice Orientations, Urban Plunges, annual Walk for the

• Coordinate volunteers for annual drives such as Hygiene Kit, Holiday Box, and Back to

• Be available for all CCS activities and events.

• Track and report volunteer activities to ministry staff as requested.

• Coordinate annual Volunteer Luncheon.

• Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
  

Qualifications: High school graduate or GED, 2 years’ experience in volunteer coordinator

capacity or Associates Degree, experience as volunteer or in community engagement activities,

ability to effectively engage with volunteers, effective Microsoft Office skills, effective time

management, problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and verbal and written

communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, must be able to lift and move up to 20

pounds, ability to be welcoming and professional and travel locally.

Interested candidates can apply in any of the following ways:

Submit letter of interest and resume to:

1. employment@thecapuchins.org Include Volunteer Coordinator in the subject line.
(Or)

2. Attention: Human Resources
RE: Volunteer Coordinator

The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order/Conner Kitchen

4390 Conner

Detroit, MI 48215

Review of resumes will begin immediately.