VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF is based in Bakersfield, California. DHF is looking for a volunteer coordinator to join our team in Bakersfield.  The ideal candidate possesses a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively engage volunteers.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and Implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of volunteers

• Collaborate with community partners, educational institutions, and local organizations to expand volunteer opportunities and interest

• Match volunteers with suitable roles based on skills, interests, and availability

• Organize and conduct orientation sessions to familiarize and onboard volunteers with DHFs mission and values

• Provide ongoing support and feedback to volunteers to continue their engagement

• Work inter-departmentally within DHF to identify volunteer needs, and align volunteer efforts to meet DHF goals 

• Launch programming events that include voter registration canvassing, phone banking, tabling, and more 

• Data entry and management related to Civic programming and campaigns 

Key Attributes of a Volunteer Coordinator 

• Strong Communication Skills

• Organizational Skills

• Leadership and Motivation

• Interpersonal Skills 

• Problem Solving

• Knowledge of the Cause

• Conflict Resolution

• Team Work

• Ethical and Professional Conduct 

Qualifications

• California State driver’s license

• Must pass a background check

• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish & English is a plus 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Education & Experience

• Associate of Arts Degree preferred

• Administrative Experience preferred.

• Leadership and team-building experience

The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.