Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator - Pee Dee

About Harvest Hope Food Bank

Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.

Logistics & Work Environment:

This full-time position at our Pee Dee (Florence) Branch, involves extended periods of desk work and meetings, including frequent computer use with interruptions.

Vision abilities, including close vision and focus adjustment, are essential. Due to warehouse conditions with forklift traffic and product storage, mobility and awareness of environmental hazards are required.

The role includes frequent day-time travel, and occasional responses to organizational needs outside regular working hours.

The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

A Day in the Life:

The Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and coordinating volunteers to support our programs, special events, and day-to-day operations. Harvest Hope Food Bank relies heavily on volunteers as we work to eliminate food insecurity in South Carolina and the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator plays a vital role in the success of our organization.

The Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator is responsible both for maintaining current volunteer relationships with corporate groups, local organizations and individual volunteers, as well as identifying and securing new volunteers to assure availability for Harvest Hope Food Bank's needs.

The Volunteer Recruiter will collaborate closely with team members to identify volunteer strengths, engage with the community to build a strong volunteer base, and ensure a seamless volunteer experience.

• Coordinates HHFB's volunteer needs with volunteer recruiting efforts, recruiting volunteers as needed for general warehouse (re-packing, community food distributions, etc.), Emergency Food Pantry, Development and Programs Departments (special events), and branch in-office needs.
• Recruit volunteers by maximizing existing technology (i.e., email, social platforms, and HHFB website) and by making presentations to community organizations, social groups, schools, businesses, faith communities and other groups, as appropriate.
• Supports volunteer activities during special events.
• Assists in maintaining volunteer prospect list and list of potential volunteers.
• Coordinates and conducts volunteer orientations.
• Directly supervises special volunteer groups. (e.g., corporate groups, family groups, special-needs groups)
• Assists with developing and maintaining volunteer position descriptions.
• Works with Development department to establish goals for volunteer department to increase number of volunteers, monetary donations, and volunteer hours.
• Assists with developing, coordinating, and executing appropriate volunteer recognition plans.
• Provides periodic reports on volunteer recruitment activities.
• Works closely with Development team and other key staff in planning, coordinating, and executing HCFB special events, including food drives, fundraising and "friend raising" events.
• In collaboration with appropriate staff, assists with the development and coordination of post-event evaluation process of volunteer management, public perceptions, and other event-related analyses.
• Other related duties as assigned.

To Qualify for this Position, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three or more years of experience in volunteer coordination and/or a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects or events and adhere to deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate and give instruction to large, diverse groups.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.

Thrive

We offer competitive pay as part of our commitment to recognizing and valuing the contributions of our dedicated team members. Compensation for this position ranges between $40,000 to $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE

As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Annual Leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer and embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments the individual may be given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.