Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

Basic Function: The volunteer coordinator is responsible for the development and management of the volunteer program. This position works directly with all aspects of Habitat for Humanity of Madison County including construction, ReStore, family services, volunteers, and the community.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and implement a strategy for actively soliciting, engaging, and maintaining new volunteers

Meet with internal team regularly to determine upcoming volunteer needs and opportunities

Recruit and schedule volunteers to meet the needs of the internal teams

Act as liaison to other organizations who are sending volunteers

Respond to all individual volunteer inquiries

Interview and place volunteers based on their skills and interest for the specific needs of the organization.

Maintain volunteer database and keep records of activities, hours worked and contact information

Provide reports monthly to the ED on previous months activities including information on hours worked, new volunteers and upcoming activities

Develop and implement formal and informal volunteer appreciation program

Prepare job descriptions for all volunteer positions

Communicate regularly with volunteers to gage satisfaction

Ensure that our opportunities nurture a sense of belonging, encouraging long term engagement and a deep commitment to our cause

Arrange for food, snacks and beverages at our work sites and oversee special volunteer lunches

Develop social media posts for recruiting and appreciation

Ensure that all volunteers have completed liability waivers and they are on file in our office

Manage community service volunteers from local jurisdictions

Recruit, train and schedule site hosts

Work with ED to determine what digital tools may be available to help streamline volunteer processes, check in, tracking, waivers, etc.

Ensure proper communication is happening with upcoming groups, dates, times, etc

Work with family services to plan and execute home dedication ceremonies and ground breakings, mortgage burnings

Work with other committees to plan special events, Women Build, Annual Event

Coordinate volunteers for other events, fairs, booths, community events, parades

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Required Qualifications:

A proven track record in volunteer management or related fields

Advanced proficiency in digital tools for volunteer engagement and management

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to inspire and unite

A self-starter mentality, capable of leading with minimal supervision and a high degree of autonomy

A deep-seated passion for community service and a talent for nurturing connections

Well organized and detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Outside meetings and presentations

Some evening and weekends

College degree preferred, but not required

Reliable transportation and valid drivers licenseFull-time equivalent employment status with paid vacation and holidays,

Full-time