What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator (Part-time) position at Spread the Word Nevada?
Spread the Word Nevada Overview
Spread the Word Nevada was formed in February 2001 by Co-Founders Laurie Hartig and Lisa Habighorst.
Spread the Word Nevada is dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the homes of children within Nevada's at-risk, low-income communities. Through community collaboration, mentorship, and family partnership programs, Spread the Word Nevada fosters reading and language development opportunities, ultimately leading to brighter academic and economic futures for these children. We are dedicated to changing the lives of at-risk children, one book at a time.
Spread the Word Nevada has various programs that they support, coordinate, and facilitate to advance childhood literacy. Programs include the Kids-to-Kids program, the Family Literacy program, the Books & Buddies program, and the Readers in Training program. Currently, the Organization's programs are being implemented, supported, and utilized throughout a continuously growing number of elementary schools and partner organizations throughout the State of Nevada.
We are Deeply Committed to Equity & Diversity Spread the Word Nevada strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for children when their Program Directors, Managers, Facilitators, Coordinators, and Volunteers reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Our employees agree that the Organization provides a welcoming environment, given their background and identity.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Assistant's primary role will be to support STWN's Volunteer Book Prep initiatives as assigned. These duties include (but are not limited to) serving as the staff lead to facilitate and supervise volunteers during Book Prep sessions, implementing fun and unique activities for the Book Prep session as assigned by the Volunteer Asst Manager/Volunteer Manager, reporting metrics from volunteer Book Prep sessions, organizing and maintaining the volunteer room and Book Prep supplies, assisting the Volunteer Asst Manager in maintaining the Volunteer Book Prep calendar, and other duties as assigned. This position will be responsible for not only organizing and overseeing these events but also infusing them with enthusiasm to make them enjoyable, engaging, and a positive reflection of STWN.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand frequently, walk frequently, sit, use hands and fingers to point, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat, wet and/or humid outside conditions. Due to working in the office, warehouse, and/or school setting, the noise level in the environment is moderate to high.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health or safety or that of others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
The Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a substance-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Fingerprint and background checks will be conducted on every employee as part of our hiring process.
Spread the Word Nevada was formed in February 2001 by Co-Founders Laurie Hartig and Lisa Habighorst.
Spread the Word Nevada is dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the homes of children within Nevada's at-risk, low-income communities. Through community collaboration, mentorship, and family partnership programs, Spread the Word Nevada fosters reading and language development opportunities, ultimately leading to brighter academic and economic futures for these children. We are dedicated to changing the lives of at-risk children, one book at a time.
Spread the Word Nevada has various programs that they support, coordinate, and facilitate to advance childhood literacy. Programs include the Kids-to-Kids program, the Family Literacy program, the Books & Buddies program, and the Readers in Training program. Currently, the Organization's programs are being implemented, supported, and utilized throughout a continuously growing number of elementary schools and partner organizations throughout the State of Nevada.
We are Deeply Committed to Equity & Diversity Spread the Word Nevada strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for children when their Program Directors, Managers, Facilitators, Coordinators, and Volunteers reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Our employees agree that the Organization provides a welcoming environment, given their background and identity.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Assistant's primary role will be to support STWN's Volunteer Book Prep initiatives as assigned. These duties include (but are not limited to) serving as the staff lead to facilitate and supervise volunteers during Book Prep sessions, implementing fun and unique activities for the Book Prep session as assigned by the Volunteer Asst Manager/Volunteer Manager, reporting metrics from volunteer Book Prep sessions, organizing and maintaining the volunteer room and Book Prep supplies, assisting the Volunteer Asst Manager in maintaining the Volunteer Book Prep calendar, and other duties as assigned. This position will be responsible for not only organizing and overseeing these events but also infusing them with enthusiasm to make them enjoyable, engaging, and a positive reflection of STWN.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Lead assigned Volunteer Book Prep sessions, ensuring an efficient and enjoyable experience for participants (this includes setting up and cleaning of the volunteer room)
- Assist the Volunteer Department in executing creative and engaging activities to make Book Preps enjoyable, fostering a positive and welcoming atmosphere
- Maintain an accurate count of Book Prep inventory and inform the Volunteer Asst Manager when supplies are running low
- Coordinate Volunteer Book Prep check-in
- Report on attendance at Volunteer Book Preps
- Provide tours of STWN facility as needed, ensuring the organization's purpose is appropriately conveyed to the public
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming workspace/volunteer room for volunteers
- Play a pivotal role in creating a positive atmosphere that encourages volunteers to return regularly
- Assist with volunteer appreciation and recognition events/activities
- Assist with follow-up thank you emails to volunteers - including thank you notes to groups with a picture of their participation with STWN
- Assist with volunteer database upkeep
- Assist with sending weekly reminder emails to volunteers
- Assist with preparing off-site book prep materials
- Assist with off-site tabling events
- Assist in recruiting volunteers
- Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Volunteer Assistant Manager/Volunteer Manager or that are related to the fundamental aspects of the Volunteer Assistant position.
- High School Diploma Required
- College Degree Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others
- Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people
- Good time-management skills
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
- Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Valid Nevada State Drivers' License
- Able to obtain a driving record
- Outgoing, positive, and empathetic
- Friendly and people-oriented
- Passion for the mission and volunteer work
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Ability to think both independently and interdependently
- Strong organizational skills
- Motivated and flexible self-starter
- Team player
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand frequently, walk frequently, sit, use hands and fingers to point, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat, wet and/or humid outside conditions. Due to working in the office, warehouse, and/or school setting, the noise level in the environment is moderate to high.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health or safety or that of others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
The Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a substance-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Fingerprint and background checks will be conducted on every employee as part of our hiring process.
