What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator (Part-Time) position at The Lighthouse Mission?
Position Description: The Volunteer Coordinator at Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) will work
closely with the Director of Community Engagement and other department heads to develop and
cultivate LMM’s volunteer program. Primary duties include volunteer onboarding, placement, training,
and development, as well as coordinating volunteers for group and holiday events. This role balances
creating an excellent volunteer experience with addressing departmental and organizational needs
effectively. This role requires administrative excellence, clear communication skills, creativity,
initiative, and a genuine heart for people!
Compensation to Include: Washington Paid Sick Leave, 403(b) contribution, Employee Assistance
Program, bonus pay for staff who spend holidays with residents, ongoing training, and professional
development.
Responsibilities:
Volunteer Management and Appreciation
- Coordinate and oversee all volunteer procedures, including applications, screening interviews,
- Develop and implement sustainable handoff plans for volunteers to transition into other ministry
- Manage volunteer services, including orientation, debriefing, appreciation events, and
- Maintain accurate documentation of volunteer hours.
- Maintain and scale LMM’s volunteer appreciation system, including thank you cards, events, and
- Coordinate volunteer coverage for programming and organizational events.
Community Engagement & Outreach
- Identify, coordinate, and participate in community outreach events such as internship fairs,
community partners as needed.
- Direct donations and volunteer-specific inquiries to appropriate leadership as needed.
- Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to assist with projects and initiatives as
- Follow all relevant Lighthouse Mission Ministries (LMM) policies and procedures.
Leadership & Culture
- Model an incarnational, relational approach to sharing the Gospel with volunteers, donors, staff,
- Foster transparent, supportive, and grace-based relationships among staff and volunteers,
- Maintain a positive, professional, and Christ-centered attitude in all community and
- Participate in prayer and group devotionals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to the Director of Community Engagement
- Works alongside all Department Teams, volunteers, residents, and interns.
- Represents LMM to supporters, volunteers, and the general public.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a combination of education, life, and work experience
that demonstrates the ability to fulfill all aspects of the job description.
- A passion for community engagement and volunteerism! Event planning
- Refined organizational skills (data entry, ability to learn new software) and a
- Effective interpersonal communication skills for communication with co-workers, supporters,
- A passion for serving Jesus and making the Gospel known through mercy ministry. The
Lighthouse Mission’s Statement of Faith and Life and Personal Covenant.
- Knowledge of and preferably experience with issues of homelessness, poverty, addiction,
- Ability to report as regularly scheduled to work sites, including working outside of typical
- Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug and criminal background screenings.
Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
- Medium to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) as needed to assist with donations and/or
- 60% sitting; 20% standing; 20% walking
- Possible exposure to a variety of illnesses
- Both inside and outside activities regardless of weather
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lighthouse Mission Ministries is both an equal-opportunity employer and a faith-based religious
organization. Subject to all applicable state and federal laws, Lighthouse Mission Ministries does not
discriminate in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), Lighthouse
Mission Ministries has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with the Lighthouse
Mission Ministries Statement of Faith. http://www.thelighthousemission.org/
Salary : $20 - $25