What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator position at Gesher Human Services?
DEPARTMENT:
Advancement, Marketing, Communications
SUPERVISOR:
Advancement & Events Manager
Gesher Human Services helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all volunteer initiatives across the organization, including recruitment, placement, and stewardship of volunteers. This position is also responsible for developing volunteer opportunities in various Gesher departments. Lastly, this position will have responsibility for engaging Gesher’s stakeholders, including stewarding donors, tabling at external events, and supporting Gesher’s events and other fundraising initiatives. This position is a mid-level role with opportunity for growth and advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education strongly preferred. Highly relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in volunteer management, fundraising, stewardship or event management (at least 2 years preferred). Experience working with volunteers is required.
- Experience in Board and/or volunteer management.
- Personable, friendly, and outgoing; able to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with donors and colleagues.
- High attention to detail
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
- Take ownership over Gesher’s volunteer program. This includes the full life-cycle of volunteer engagement, from developing opportunities, recruiting volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience, and moving them to become donors
- Plan spring and/or fall clean up events at Gesher’s homes
- Organize Gesher employee volunteer opportunities
- Serve as lead staff for event auctions/raffles
- Draft and disseminate monthly stewardship emails to affinity groups (Trade Secrets, Lois Zussman Golf Classic, etc.)
- Provide and manage volunteer support at Gesher events
- Engage community members at Gesher event tables (commonly known as “tabling”)
- Engage religious institutions in volunteer efforts
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS
Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.
Physical Requirements:
- Work involves the ability to work flexible hours and to travel to local community sites.
- Work involves sitting for a minimum of 60% of work time
- Ability to stoop and bend to file records
- Ability to type and read computer screen
Environmental Conditions:
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in a confined area.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
NON-EXEMPT
The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”
Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
