Primary Goal: Ensure that Hope & Home programs and events that connect the Colorado Springs community with the Hope & Home community of foster parents and children are thoroughly, thoughtfully, and graciously executed.

_ Ideal candidates will enjoy working with both individuals and groups, adults and children. They should be flexible and organized, and bring a high level of enthusiasm and joy to their work. _

Note: Weekend hours (typically Saturdays) will be a frequent requirement of this role. Occasional evening hours may be expected as needed for events. Some driving will be required (primarily within Colorado Springs).

Events:

• This role will be responsible all Colorado Springs events. They will coordinate the calendar, planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up of all events, working closely with the Program Team to ensure thoughtful marketing, communication, and attendance at the events.

Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision:

• This role will be a member of the team responsible for the development, execution, and support of volunteer engagement across Hope & Home.
• This role will be responsible for the volunteer lifecycle and coordination for volunteers who are involved in donation sorting, childcare, and group volunteer projects.

Colorado Springs Building Use:

• Front desk standards and supervision will be a responsibility of this role.
• This role will be responsible for maintaining inventory and tour-readiness of the Colorado Springs facility. This will include maintaining inventory and supplies.
• This role will also be responsible for coordinating external group use of the facility and key code administration.
• This role will need to provide 16 hours of front desk coverage per week.

Foster Parent Resources:

• This role will be responsible for maintaining relationships and contracts (as needed) with groups and individuals who provide practical resources to foster parents. This may include sourcing new resources and encouraging their connection to Hope & Home, facilitating a positive drop-off or delivery of resources, as well as thoughtful follow-up. This role will also work with Hope Workers to ensure that they have what they need to make these resources available to families.
• This role will be responsible for ongoing support of the Donation Boutiques at Hope & Home, ensuring thoughtful coordination with volunteers about ongoing and changing family needs.

Hope Workers:

• This role will ensure the Hope Workers are supported in their roles as they provide support and encouragement to families in the foster parent community.

Program and Marketing Support:

• This role is a part of the Program Team, as such, general support around resources, volunteers, events, building use, etc. may be required. This role is also responsible for providing “overlap” between clinical and marketing departments, sharing appropriate stories and content for various marketing needs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Gracious towards others. Engaging and high-functioning people skills.
• Effective communication skills. Well written and spoken, with thoughtful and thorough communication.
• Highly organized.
• Able to remain flexible.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize duties.
• Able to work well with others. Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrates integrity.
• Comfortable with technology and able to learn new programs quickly.

Requirements:

• Must complete CPR and First Aid training (upon hiring)
• Must complete Hope & Home orientation and training (upon hiring)
• Employee will often lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Full mobility is required.

*This role is not “clinical” and should refrain from giving families explicit clinical advice or instruction. It will be important for this position to keep clear distinctions between these roles.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80919: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person