Intern/Volunteer Coordinator

Community Outreach, Inc

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Intern/Volunteer Coordinator

Status: Part-time, hours vary

Day Shift, Mid Shift, or Swing Shift

Shift Differential: pays an additional $1.00/hour

FLSA: Non-exempt (overtime eligible)

Organizational Relationship:

Reports to: Supervisory SSA team

Purpose:

Work closely with Supervisory SSA’s and program directors to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns in all areas of the organization. Manage volunteers and interns, respond to requests for volunteer assistance, maintain a file with volunteer and intern schedules, coordinate tasks and responsibilities for interns and volunteers to complete.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist in planning all volunteer and intern service activities
• Serve as initial point of contact to volunteers, interns, and students: provide information, set up volunteer appointments and orientations, assemble volunteer applications and orientation packets
• Maintain connections and establish partnerships with corporations, institutions, community groups, member organizations, universities and community volunteer programs to bring individual volunteers, interns, and volunteer groups to the agency
• Develop systems for recruitment, orientation, training, placement, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and interns.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers and interns and widely publicize volunteer opportunities at the agency to individuals and volunteer groups
• Track volunteer activities and prepare statistics for monthly, quarterly, and other reports, as needed
• Develop annual and periodic volunteer appreciation/recognition events
• Follow procedures for volunteer and intern paperwork to ensure that forms, clearances, and background checks are completed and documented
• Establish and maintain database and files on volunteer and volunteer groups. Handle sensitive materials and documents on volunteers and donors, maintaining confidentiality
• Present a professional and positive image when representing agency and giving tours of the shelter
• Participate in events to educate the publics about our programs to be an advocate for our mission and our clients
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• COI Social Services Assistant experience
• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Commitment to COI’s Vision and Mission
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficiency with standard office environment programs.
• Excellent dependability, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries with clients and confidentiality, and successfully complete a state background check.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills and ability to concisely and persuasively present information to individuals and groups
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Special Position Requirements:

• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences

Agency Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, clients, donors, and outside agencies.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Community Outreach Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing respectful, quality programming to community members  of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and families in all the many forms.   

COI is a drug-free work place. 

Under the provisions of the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, the candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. 

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