Volunteer Coordinator

We’re looking for emerging leaders who are passionate about strengthening capacity in local communities to sustain powerful grassroots movements for social change at the local, state, and federal levels!

About Black Voters Matter (BVM):

Our goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. We agree with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he said, “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” We operate with the following 5 core beliefs:

1. The key to effective civic engagement and community power is understanding, respecting and supporting local infrastructure.
2. Black voters matter not only on election day, but on all 365 days of the year. This means we must support individuals and organizations that are striving to obtain social justice throughout the year.
3. Black Voters Matter *everywhere*, including rural counties and smaller cities/towns that are often ignored by candidates, elected officials, political parties and the media.
4. In order for Black voters to matter, we must utilize authentic messaging which speaks to our issues, connects with our hopes and affirms our humanity.
5. The leadership, talent and commitment demonstrated by Black women in particular must receive recognition and, more importantly, *investment* in order to flourish and multiply.

Job Description:

BVM is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to be responsible for the management and development of all special partnerships and volunteer efforts. This role will implement and manage efficient systems that will streamline volunteer efforts and work to maintain special partnerships using various engagement tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training, placing, and retaining volunteers and special partnerships across multiple programs, organizational initiatives, and events. The Volunteer Coordinator will lead partners and volunteers in supporting community-wide outreach. Must live in Atlanta, GA.

• Prepare and track completion of orientation packets for interns.
• Assist with volunteer trainings.
• Facilitate the onboarding of volunteers and interns.
• Contribute to volunteer event calendar and communications.
• Ensure all volunteer files are updated and accurately input into our Volunteer Management system (Salesforce).
• Manage the volunteer Signal account and Facebook page.
• Support the texting team with Texting Tuesdays.
• Manage Volunteer social media engagement, including gathering pics, videos, and quotes for social media volunteer posts and newsletter features.
• Track volunteer donations and fundraisers.
• Support with other tasks as needed from Volunteer Manager.
• Keeping a database of volunteer information and skills.
• Matching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills.
• Keeping volunteers informed
• Conveying the organization's purpose to the public

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2-3years work experience which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this position’s essential duties and responsibilities.
• Experience supervising or working with volunteers in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to provide excellent support and service to volunteers.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attitude of helpfulness and ability to adapt to a growing, changing work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel), Salesforce 
• Experience working in advocacy, voting rights and/or social justice.

This position reports to: 

Volunteer Manager

Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

This position requires a one day in office workday per week. Atlanta based.

Salary & benefits: $58,000- $60,000 unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a $25,000 life insurance benefit.

This position also supports BVM Capacity Building Institute (BVM), an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization. While motivated by the same core values – power building, equity and justice – BVM and BVMF operate independently of one another, and each organization has its own board of directors.

BVM is an equal opportunity employer. BVM prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.