Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Schedule : Part Time, multiple shift options available with mandatory Monday coverage :
- Monday–Friday : 11 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM
- Monday–Friday : 10 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM
- Monday–Wednesday : 10 : 00 AM – 5 : 30 PM
Part Time Benefits :
403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).Employee Assistance Program for all employeesEmployee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time offMission Statement
Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for engaging and coordinating volunteers while fostering strong relationships between the community and Volunteers of America, Utah. This role also supports the management of the agency’s in-kind donation program. Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the coordinator will collaborate with program staff at the assigned facility and work closely with the Community Engagement and External Relations teams to ensure effective volunteer experiences and resource distribution.
Essential Duties
Develop positive relationships with center volunteers and respond to volunteer inquiries for the agency by the end of the next scheduled shift.Recruit, train, schedule, and manage volunteers for all on-site opportunities and events, including meals, donation room support, and other daily center activities.Ensure and maintain the collection of volunteer data and required waivers to cover VOA UT's liability and uphold client interaction expectations at the WRC.Coordinate donation pickups and drop-offs within the community, serving as the point of contact for donors and partnering agencies.Manage relationships with donors and help oversee the in-kind donation program and the Geri Boutique.Assist the kitchen in the absence or in addition to the scheduled volunteer groups.Maintain all necessary logs and reports for partnering agencies.Attend work on a regular and predictable basis.Work must be performed on-site due to the need to provide direct volunteer support.Secondary Duties
Reach out to the community to educate and procure donations / volunteers as directed by the Community Engagement Manager.Act as the program's spokesperson at community events, representing the organization’s mission and values.Uphold and follow all VOA Utah policies as directed by the leadership team.Support volunteer appreciation initiatives and events and assist the External Relations team with donor events and initiatives.Attend weekly Volunteer Engagement team meetings and External Relations meetings, both on and off-site, as scheduled.Contribute to a positive work environment focused on collaboration and teamwork.Be available for evening and weekend work as needed.Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.Requirements : Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of social services or homelessness-related experience or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities :
Polished presentation and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation with an emphasis on meeting or exceeding volunteer expectations.Volunteer coordinator experience preferred.Obtain and keep current Utah Food Handlers PermitMaintain appropriate, professional boundaries with clients, volunteers, and co-workers.Exhibit clear communication skills and cooperate with others.Comfortable interacting in a professional manner with team members, a diverse workforce, donors, and outside agencies.Enthusiastic, organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.Driving is required : must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record and be insurable on the agency’s liability policy.Pass a pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHS – Office of Licensing background screening. Vacation coverage for team members required as scheduled.Physical Requirements
Ability to lift donations up to 50 lbs.Move around the facility and interact with volunteers for extended periods of time.
