Volunteer Coordinator

ABOUT COVER

COVER’s mission is to foster hope and build community by mobilizing volunteers and homeowners to improve homes and by promoting the sustainable reuse of donated goods. We bring volunteers and homeowners together to complete critical repairs, weatherizations, and accessibility modifications at no cost so that income-qualifying households can stay in their homes safely and affordably. In addition, the COVER Store and Cover to COVER Books in White River Junction sell gently used household goods, books, and building materials at affordable prices.

SUMMARY

As acommunity-based volunteer-driven non-profit organization, volunteers are essential to COVER’s mission. The Volunteer Coordinator’s overarching goal is to develop and nurture relationships with individuals, businesses, and organizations to ensure that COVER has the volunteers it needs to thrive.

TheVolunteer Manager recruits and manages all volunteer functions at COVER to ensure adequate volunteer coverage for the Home Repair Program, Store and Bookstore operations, and other organizational needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are illustrative of the primary job functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive.

· Plan and lead all efforts related to volunteer recruitment, training, logistics, appreciation, and recognition; data verification, tracking, and collection.

· Communicate with volunteers through multiple approaches on a regular and on-going basis.

· Create and offer opportunities for volunteers to engage in meaningful work and for volunteer to provide feedback on ways to improve the volunteer program.

· Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for Home Repair, the COVER Store, Cover to COVER Books, special volunteer opportunities, events, and other organizational needs. Volunteer coverage can include identifying and training volunteers to manage newer volunteers.

· Grow our volunteer numbers (for individual volunteers and groups).

· Work closely with the Home Repair Director and Store Manager to ensure that volunteers have completed the necessary paperwork, and have appropriate training and personal/professional growth opportunities.

· Regularly post volunteer opportunities and maintain data on volunteers for grant purposes and internal reports, using Civic Champs and Little Green Light.

ADDITIONAL

· Together with COVER’s development team, grow and nurture relationships with businesses and community resources (schools, faith communities, community service organizations, etc.) that may be a source of volunteers.

· Create volunteer outreach materials, such as flyers and graphics (or recruit and oversee a volunteer to handle this task)

· Contribute content for internal reports, monthly e-news, and semiannual newsletter

· Attend community events and meetings, when requested. This responsibility may be shared amongst staff members and may require working on an occasional evening or weekend.

· Attend Home Repair team meetings (every Tuesday morning) and all-staff meetings (every other Tuesday morning).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

· Minimum two years’ experience in community engagement, volunteer coordination, or nonprofit management; or proven ability to invite, motivate, and appreciate people

· Ability to work in a team environment and support others, and also the ability to work independently

· Highly motivated, responsive, and relationship-driven

· Excellent people and communication skills

· Demonstrated organizational and database management skills

· Proficient with G-Suite (Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Gmail), Microsoft Office, and computer applications

· Knowledge of Upper Valley community preferred

· Experience with website maintenance (or the willingness to learn) is helpful

· Understanding of COVER’s mission and why our work matters

BENEFITS (PRO-RATED)

100% employer-paid dental care coverage

90% employer-paid health care coverage

Employer-funded health savings account

2% SIMPLE IRA retirement

Cell phone reimbursement

10 paid holidays 1 birthday vacation and sick days

ADDITIONAL

This position is fully in-person. There is a possibility of transitioning to partial remote work with the approval of the Home Repair Director, depending on job performance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following to HRjobs@coverhomerepair.org: (1) a letter of interest in the position and relevant qualifications and (2) a resume outlining your education, professional experience and achievements.

Qualified applicants will be required to submit contact information for three professional references.

Position will remain open until filled. No phone calls please.

We are committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22