What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer & Events Manager position at Louisville Urban League (LUL)?
Salary Range: $51,000 – $62,000
JFCS is seeking a Volunteer & Events Manager who will build and lead the JFCS Volunteer Program. The Volunteer & Events Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, on-boarding, stewardship and supervision of all volunteers and volunteer activities. They will be responsible for maintaining volunteer job descriptions and measuring volunteer satisfaction. They will collaborate between departments with the program team to establish new volunteer opportunities. They will be responsible for establishing new volunteer opportunities from conception to implementation, based on volunteer interest, strategic initiatives, and organizational needs.
JFCS has five main fundraising events including the JFCS MOSAIC Awards, Republic Bank Players Challenge, Lillian O. Seligman Contemporary Thought Forum, quarterly JFCS Community Chats, and MindFest. The Volunteer and Events Manager will be responsible for fully executing all events from planning to post event communication. They will be responsible for managing two event committees. As an externally facing member of the Advancement team, the Manager will provide exceptional event attendee experience to help build lasting relationships and meet development goals and strategic imperatives. This role will also collaborate with local synagogues, the Jewish Federation, and other Jewish organizations in the Louisville Community.
The vision of JFCS is that ALL in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. This vision is not possible without prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma informed approach. We believe it is central to our mission to not only meet the immediate needs of individuals but break down the systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from realizing their full potential.
In 2021, JFCS established a DEI /TIC (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion /Trauma-Informed Care) Committee comprised of staff and board members to evaluate and improve our internal and external practices. We believe in continuously improving and striving to be a model in our community for equitable service.
We are committed to an environment in which all staff, board, volunteers, and clients can thrive. We strive to foster equity, remove barriers to access and opportunity, recruit, retain, and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve. Join us in building an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, clients, and Greater Louisville.
JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays. JFCS observes nine federal holidays and up to eleven Jewish holidays every year.
Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.
JFCS is seeking a Volunteer & Events Manager who will build and lead the JFCS Volunteer Program. The Volunteer & Events Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, on-boarding, stewardship and supervision of all volunteers and volunteer activities. They will be responsible for maintaining volunteer job descriptions and measuring volunteer satisfaction. They will collaborate between departments with the program team to establish new volunteer opportunities. They will be responsible for establishing new volunteer opportunities from conception to implementation, based on volunteer interest, strategic initiatives, and organizational needs.
JFCS has five main fundraising events including the JFCS MOSAIC Awards, Republic Bank Players Challenge, Lillian O. Seligman Contemporary Thought Forum, quarterly JFCS Community Chats, and MindFest. The Volunteer and Events Manager will be responsible for fully executing all events from planning to post event communication. They will be responsible for managing two event committees. As an externally facing member of the Advancement team, the Manager will provide exceptional event attendee experience to help build lasting relationships and meet development goals and strategic imperatives. This role will also collaborate with local synagogues, the Jewish Federation, and other Jewish organizations in the Louisville Community.
The vision of JFCS is that ALL in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. This vision is not possible without prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma informed approach. We believe it is central to our mission to not only meet the immediate needs of individuals but break down the systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from realizing their full potential.
In 2021, JFCS established a DEI /TIC (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion /Trauma-Informed Care) Committee comprised of staff and board members to evaluate and improve our internal and external practices. We believe in continuously improving and striving to be a model in our community for equitable service.
We are committed to an environment in which all staff, board, volunteers, and clients can thrive. We strive to foster equity, remove barriers to access and opportunity, recruit, retain, and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve. Join us in building an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, clients, and Greater Louisville.
JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays. JFCS observes nine federal holidays and up to eleven Jewish holidays every year.
Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.
Salary : $51,000 - $62,000
