Description

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers to support various programs and events. This role involves coordinating volunteer activities, ensuring proper match between volunteers’ skills and tasks, and maintaining effective communication with both volunteers and staff to ensure a positive and productive volunteering experience.

This position is primarily onsite at Ridgecrest Conference Center however, it will have some hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background checks to select suitable candidates.
• Design and conduct orientation sessions for new volunteers.
• Provide ongoing training and support to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their roles.
• Build a schedule and assign volunteers to appropriate activities based on their availability, skills, and interests.
• Provide feedback and support as needed to volunteers.
• Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer community.
• Recognize and reward volunteer contributions through various appreciation initiatives.
• Maintain a database of volunteer information.
• Prepare reports on volunteer activities and program outcomes.
• Assist with budget planning and resource allocation for volunteer programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers through various channels including community events, and partnerships with churches and other organizations.
• Create and distribute promotional materials to attract new volunteers.
• Assist as needed within Talent Acquisition team with recruitment of summer staff and events

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact intergenerationally 
• Conflict resolution skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education, Work Experience, and Other Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with volunteer coordination, community outreach, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Position requires working on a computer for an extended time involving visual review of documents and forms
• Travel will be less than 5% of role for recruiting purposes

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.