Volunteer Coordinator

Located in the Pine Hills community of Albany NY, Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (RISSE), provides comprehensive, year-round English Language and supportive services to the refugee and immigrant community. RISSE operates Youth Programs, Adult English Literacy/Language Program, job search assistance, and more. Our mission is to support refugees and immigrants to build new lives and thrive in the Capital Region.

Position Description: Volunteer Coordinator (part-time)

The volunteer coordinator recruits RISSE volunteers who match the needs of the organization; is responsible for their initial onboarding; and provides support, including problem-solving around volunteer issues.

Reports to: Executive Director, who will at least annually evaluate the employee's performance on the basis of the elements of this job description and the personnel policies of RISSE.

Qualifications: This position requires at least a HS diploma; experience with record keeping and databases; highly organized; independent; responsive and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications include: experience working with and training volunteers.

Hours and Schedule: 20-25 hours/week, Monday through Friday, some evenings and weekends required

Illustration of Duties:

• Coordination of volunteers: The volunteer coordinator recruits RISSE volunteers and is responsible for their initial onboarding. The onboarding process will include: an education on the background of our client population, the programs and roles played by RISSE in the community, logistics, and expectations of volunteers.
• Responding to volunteer inquiries: The volunteer coordinator responds to online volunteer interest-forms, sends volunteer applications, reviews the applications, determines a best-fit volunteer position. The volunteer coordinator works with the new volunteer to create a schedule and connects the volunteer with the staff member who they will be supporting.
• Coordination with RISSE staff, leadership and stakeholders: The volunteer coordinator communicates with staff, leadership and stakeholders to match organization needs with volunteer skill sets. The coordinator also provides problem-solving around volunteer issues in collaboration with relevant staff.
• Liaison: The volunteer coordinator serves as a liaison for one-time service groups.
• Compliance: Complies with all applicable federal and state regulations and ensures volunteers adhere to these standards
• Training: Attends all training as directed by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned, including any duties that may be grant related (e.g. attending trainings).

Compensation: This position is paid on an hourly basis at $22/hour.

Please submit resume AND cover letter describing your interest and skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We are looking for a candidate to begin between July 13th-July 27th.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Volunteer management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12208: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22