This is a part-time position (25 hours per week) that reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications
Work schedule: Typically Monday – Friday with frequent Saturday requirements.
The goal of the Volunteer Program Coordinator role is to recruit new volunteers, retain existing volunteers and to inspire and encourage all volunteers and supporters to become more engaged with Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County.
The Volunteer Program Coordinator leads all community volunteer communication and planning to ensure volunteer groups and individuals are engaged and available to meet volunteer requirements for New Home Construction, ReStores, Habitat Home Repair and other Habitat Ventura County events. This individual is responsible for coordinating with and making regular reports to the staff and committees related to volunteer scheduling.
- Communicate regularly with Construction, Habitat Home Repair, ReStore and Event Committee leaders on volunteer requirements and scheduling.
- Respond to all individual or volunteer group inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Schedule groups and individuals interested in volunteering in construction and non-construction roles using internal and external scheduling calendars.
- Assist the Director of Marketing & Communications and staff with the recruitment of volunteers through volunteer fairs, faith relations, military, schools, universities, service organizations, and businesses. Advise the Director of Marketing & Communications and other staff on key resources and relationships for further follow-up.
- Coordinate and lead programs for volunteer on-boarding processes, evaluation of volunteer programs, and regular appreciation events.
- Public speaking - share the Habitat story with community groups and individuals to inspire and encourage participation and volunteering.
- Document and track volunteer service hours and individual and group involvement. Communicate volunteer service hours to various organizations as required.
- Provide volunteers with documentation of service and recognition letters, as requested.
- Coordinate communications and logistics for corporate Team Building days, and similar volunteer events.
- Act as the “site host” for volunteers working at build sites.
- Support specific programs as required and assigned.
- Commitment to serving low-income families and supporting the need for affordable housing. Previous experience with Habitat preferred.
- Strong organizational and planning skills. Detail oriented. Able to manage several activities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking. Bilingual preferred.
- Ability to communicate volunteer recruitment programs to a variety of corporate, faith-based and community groups. Work closely with staff to define requirements and lead fulfillment of volunteer needs.
- Ability to directly lead 4-5 volunteers to accomplish all Volunteer Coordination tasks
- Ability to instruct and motivate volunteers in an effective, patient and supportive manner.
- Strong computer skills: MS Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and Volunteer database management and online programs. User of social media for communication and engagement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, open, team-oriented setting.
- Ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Work hours may vary.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience coordinating with multiple organizations preferred.