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U.S.VETS is Hiring a Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator - West Los Angeles Near Los Angeles, CA

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
USVETS West LA - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$25.07 - $35.26 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?
If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!
Come & join our winning team!
Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K
All applications must be completed in entirety for further consideration. Local candidates only!
Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator
This position reports directly to the Program Manager and is responsible for coordinating activities for veterans and their families enrolled in United States Veterans Initiatives (U.S.VETS) programs and coordinating volunteers to support activities and secure resources that benefit veteran households.
Responsibilities:

Develops, promotes, and maintains a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the U.S.VETS site
Surveys staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer assistance and surveys clients for needs and preferences for activities
Coordinates volunteer application process in conjunction with Human Resources as needed and recruits, interviews, and places applicants for volunteer work to support site activities, events, and program departments
Coordinates volunteer placement within programs and departments and assists department supervisors and staff in ensuring volunteer supervision
Conducts and/or arranges for volunteer orientation and training in conjunction with Human Resources department
Creates, updates, and maintains volunteer position descriptions for various volunteer assignments
Maintains accurate records and provides timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation
Cultivates relationships and conducts presentations with local community agencies, schools, social organizations, community service programs, subsidized employment programs, and businesses to establish an active network of volunteers and community resources to support U.S.VETS programs
Organizes and conducts site tours related to volunteer and veteran activities
Ensures materials and presentations associated with volunteer and veteran activities properly reflect U.S.VETS brand
Manages database entry and records of incoming in-kind donations for goods and services
Generates thank you letters and other recognition for donors and volunteers
Supports Development & Communications Manager and Executive Director with the planning and execution of on and off-site development and fundraising events
Develops and maintains a current calendar of veteran and volunteer activities and site events related to U.S.VETS programs
Supports veterans in reaching their personal social, recreational and vocational goals and improving quality of life through therapeutic activities
Plans, organizes, directs, and participates in a variety of on and off-site therapeutic and recreational activities for veterans such as fitness activities, cooking classes, field trips, arts and crafts, bowling, sporting events, showing of movies, and games
Transports and/or coordinates transportation for volunteer and veteran activities
Tracks client participation numbers to measure activity success as well as grant related metrics
Other duties as assigned to include special projects and tasks to support Development & Communications Manager and Executive Director

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred. Minimum of two years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.
Minimum of one year experience in coordinating volunteer programs and activities.
Experience working with homeless and/or veteran population preferred.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and use good time management to handle a variety of duties.
Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job in this residential program environment to include ensuring activities occur for veterans on holidays
Strong interpersonal skills, together with the ability to listen to colleagues and donors, and tact in dealing with potential areas of overlap
Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
Valid drivers license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
Position requires ability to be flexible in shift days/hours. (This position revolves around Veteran activities & may require nights, weekends, holidays scheduling regularly & ability to be able to be flexible in accordance with Veteran activities calendar.)