VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for resource and volunteer development by integrating him/herself into the immediate community and building mutually beneficial relationships with parents, faith community, businesses, advocates, and key stakeholders i.e. schools, service providers, local and county government and other agencies. Works with the community to highlight strengths and identify challenges where resources need to be leveraged and developed to better support and serve its children, youth and families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Identifies the strengths, challenges and service gaps in the community in collaboration with the community partners and parent leaders

• Leads and assists the community in the development of support, services and approach, to address challenges of its families.
• Plans and coordinates strategies to involve parents, educators, retired professionals, and community leaders as volunteers at their local Family Success Center
• Manages the volunteers’ schedule
• Supervises and provides direction to the volunteers and consultation for all volunteer functions
• Reviews and implements new methods for attracting, training, and retaining volunteer staff
• Incorporates and implements the Principles of Family Support and the Protective Factors into all aspects of their work
• Performs all other related duties

Education and Experience: 

Associate Degree and a valid New Jersey driver's license are required.  Additional education and previous experience in recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers for community-based organizations, charities, etc. is preferred. Proficiency in written English (and Spanish preferred). Proficiency in partnership develop and management. Public speaking experience. Must be subject to a background check. Resident of Cumberland County preferred

Qualifications

Salary : $20 - $21