Volunteer & Community Engagement Associate

About Wooddale Church

Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners and serving its local community.

Overview
 The Volunteer & Community Engagement Associate will focus on recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers, as well as building relationships with church and community partners to further the mission of the Family Resource Initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Leadership and Recruitment:

• Identify, recruit, and onboard new volunteers through targeted outreach campaigns, church announcements, and community partnerships.
• Develop training modules and orientation materials to equip volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Implement a tracking system to monitor volunteer engagement, attendance, and effectiveness in assigned roles.
• Organize quarterly volunteer appreciation events and feedback sessions to encourage retention and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to create promotional materials, digital campaigns, and social media strategies for volunteer recruitment.
• Assist Volunteer Leaders addressing any challenges that arise.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and check-ins with volunteers to assess their needs, ensure alignment with program goals, and foster engagement.

Church Partnerships and Community Engagement:

• Maintain relationships and act as a point of contact for community organizations, social service agencies and local churches to enhance program reach and impact.
• Represent the Family Resource Initiative at community networking events, resource fairs, and collaborative meetings.
• Track, report and collaborate on community engagement efforts, including partnership development, event participation, and outreach effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in volunteer coordination, community outreach, or program support in a church or nonprofit setting.
• Strong relationship-building skills with volunteers, church leaders, and community organizations.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities to engage diverse groups effectively.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office, volunteer management software, and digital marketing tools is a plus.
• Must subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church.
• Must be or become a member in good standing of Wooddale Church.
• Regular participation in public worship at Wooddale Church is required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Family Resource Initiative Associate Director
• Collaborates with: Outreach Pastor, Family Resource Initiative Team, Volunteer Leaders, and Community Partners.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• Part-time, 20 hours per week with occasional flexibility for evening or weekend events as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to use office equipment effectively. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading documents and computer screens. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Wooddale Church offers part-time employees participation in the 403(b) retirement plan and a generous PTO policy. Projected compensation range is $22 - $25 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer