What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator position at Family Promise of Bergen County?
Family Promise of Bergen County is looking for a flexible, dynamic, forward-thinking individual to lead its Volunteer Management and Community Engagement efforts. In this highly collaborative and evolving role, you will be expected to build strong relationships with varied stakeholders within and outside the organization, fostering a sense of community that drives success.
Responsibilities:
o Communicating effectively with volunteers, donors and external stakeholders of diverse ages and backgrounds
o Working closely with the Fund Development team to enhance social media presence as a way of building awareness and fostering volunteer and community engagement
o Making presentations to volunteers, civic organizations, congregations, corporations
o Matching the skills of interested parties with ways they can support the organization
o Identifying prospective donors from volunteer base and nurturing those relationships
o Coordinating all recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers
o Facilitating the production of the newsletter by identifying content and contributors, editing all content and coordinating its release
o Updating website content as needed
o Understanding and embodying the culture and philosophy of empowerment
o Scheduling food providers for dinner program
o Coordinating donations of items
o Assistant to Youth Council Director engaging teen volunteers and their parents
o Interfacing with and supporting activities of the Executive Director, Fund Development staff, and Director of Family Services
Skills:
o Experience managing volunteers
o Excellent written, verbal skills, and interpersonal skills
o Public speaking is a must
o Expertise in all forms of social media and ability to create content
o Highly organized and detail oriented
o Strong computer and administrative skills
Job is in person, Monday - Friday with occasional speaking engagements evenings and/or on weekends.
Please send resume with a cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- On a scale of 1 - 5, what is your comfort level with public speaking?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000