Volunteer Coordinator

Tri- County Partners Habitat for Humanity

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

SALARY: DOE ($18.50-$20.00)

HOURS: Part-Time Hourly (20-31 hours/week - Saturday Hours Required)

REPORTS TO: Director of Construction

OPENING: Respond with résumé & cover letter via email to: [email protected]

Subject line: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY

The Volunteer Coordinator (VC) provides the management, recruiting, retention, and recognition of volunteers for the affiliate; and is responsible for the organization and management of- and participation in- volunteer recruitment events (both internal and external). To start, the position is part-time (maximum 20-31 hours weekly including Saturdays when we have active construction sites). Wage will be determined by experience. This position reports directly to the Director of Construction.

Most importantly the VC must demonstrate belief in Habitat for Humanity’s philosophy and must be able to confidently communicate all aspects of Habitat’s mission, vision, and values of our program to the community including our faith foundation. This is a paid leadership position whose primary responsibility is volunteer coordination. This people-oriented person will provide leadership to encourage and empower volunteers and will work closely with the staff, Director of Construction, Executive Director, relevant board members, and interface with the community partners. Under the general guidance of the Executive Director the VC will work to accomplish the strategic goals of the affiliate.

REQUIREMENTS

(Skills/Abilities)

· Strong commitment, understanding, and belief in Habitat for Humanity’s mission

· Self-motivated/self-directed

· Strong interpersonal communication styles

· Lead and coordinate people and activities well

· Work effectively both as an individual as well as part of a team

· Capable of deriving and implementing new ideas

· Well organized and a good planner

· Flexible in addressing schedules and activities

· Strong written and oral communications skills

· Strong computers skills (Microsoft Office)

· Physically and mentally capable of performing the basic job activities and responsibilities

· Must have a reliable vehicle and current WA state drivers’ license (to travel to and from the worksite)

· Must be available and some Sundays

· Successful passage of criminal background check drug and alcohol test

(Experience)

· Experience with database management

· Community engagement

· Customer service

· Non-profit work a plus

(Education)

· Minimum high school diploma (college degree preferred – communications, public relations or related field)

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The primary reasonability of the VC is to cultivate relationships with individuals and groups in order to create and retain a pool of volunteers to support the work of Habitat for Humanity in communities across Benton, Franklin, & Walla Walla counties (geographic service area – GSA). To achieve this, the Volunteer Coordinator will:

· Be on the worksite to welcome the construction volunteers

· Coordinate the build schedule with the Construction Manager, Construction Materials Coordinator, staff, and Executive Director for scheduling of volunteers and homeowners for the worksite

· Communicate with the Store Manager in assigning volunteers to serve at the Habitat Store

· Coordinate with the Family Services Coordinator to track/communicate and make sure the Habitat Partner Families have an opportunity to complete 500 sweat equity hours

· Recruit, organize/coordinate, and implement sponsored group-build days

· Plan and execute home dedications upon the completion of each home built

· Create and manage volunteer celebration benchmarks

· Coordinate and work with the Construction Manager, Construction Materials Coordinator, and Store Manager to pick up daily logs of volunteers

· Manage our database adding volunteers, homeowners, board members and other potential partners

· Organize and led volunteer orientations and safety trainings

· Organize and lead follow-up thank you correspondence and volunteer appreciation/recognition events

· Recruit, train, nurture, and recognize volunteers and organize appreciation/recognition events

· Contribute to monthly newsletter and social media campaigns

· Develop written guidelines for the volunteer coordination

· Coordinate with the office volunteer who logs volunteer hours and generates reports for the Executive Director

· Talk with perspective volunteers explaining volunteer opportunities and the application process

· Manage the application process (including background checks, sex offender checks, and sign up/scheduling software)

· Process volunteer applications, communicate whether the volunteers have been approved or not, and set them up in their respective volunteer roles

· Work with individuals seeking to serve out court-ordered community service hours and maintain courteous and appropriate communication

· Attend weekly staff meetings

· Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richland, WA 99352: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person