Coordinator

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for building, supporting, and sustaining meaningful volunteer partnerships that enhance the mission of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI). The coordinator will support current partnerships, develop new ones, and strengthen relationships between programs, volunteer groups, individual volunteers, and the Advancement staff. The work schedule is flexible and within normal weekday daytime work hours.

Benefits And Perks

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $22/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
  
  

Essential Functions

• Maintain and support existing volunteer group partnerships which consist primarily of church volunteers.
• Develop new volunteer group partnerships.
• Coordinate and lead volunteer projects for companies and groups as assigned.
• Support Associate Board efforts, including assisting with recruitment, projects, and planning meetings.
• Responsible for tracking volunteer participation.
• Responsible for tracking and supporting annual Backpack and Christmas collection projects, and other projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience working with volunteers, or similar work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate volunteer projects from start to finish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects preferred.
• Experience working with both church and corporate audiences preferred.
• Familiarity with LSSI’s work and mission preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.