What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Community/ Volunteer position at New Hope Housing?
Position Title : Community & Volunteer Coordinator - Kennedy Shelter
Supervisor : Director of Community Engagement
General Description :
The Community and Volunteer Coordinator manages the volunteer program and coordinates community engagement onsite at the Bailey's Shelter and Supportive Housing and related programs. This includes recruiting, training, and directly managing volunteers, as well as providing support and resources to staff who supervise volunteers. This position coordinates and schedules volunteers for ongoing commitments and one-time volunteer events throughout the year. The Community and Volunteer Coordinator is part of the New Hope Housing Community Engagement Team and coordinates their work with the Director of Community Engagement. They will also assist the Development Team in special fundraising events and community outreach. The Community and Volunteer Coordinator will be based out of BSSH and will need to coordinate their work across multiple teams to be effective in their role, including case management, front desk, and operations staff.
This position may require flexibility for some weekend and evening hours.
Position Responsibilities :
Volunteer Management
- Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for ongoing programs
- Manage orientation, screening, and placement for new volunteers
- Write volunteer descriptions for existing and new volunteer and internship opportunities
- Utilize volunteer database for tracking hours and schedules
- In partnership with shelter kitchen staff, develop monthly meal calendar to ensure that there are no gaps in meal coverage
- Promote volunteer retention through effective communication, recognition events, and evaluation
- Work collaboratively with shelter director and operations team to plan one-time special projects
- Create new volunteer opportunities based on shelter needs
- Support activities for Region II hypothermia prevention program and life skills activities for the shelter
- Coordinate traveling church schedules for Region I Hypothermia Program, Rising Hope
- Report on volunteer activities for monthly government contracts
Donation Management
Outreach & Events
Preferred qualifications :
The ideal applicants will have the following characteristics :
EOE / ADA that values diversity.
New Hope Housing is proud to be an EOE / ADA employer that values diversity.