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Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement

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Denver, CO, USA
Full-time

This position, as part of a team, coordinates volunteer events and community engagement strategy for Mile High United Way. The Coordinator will develop strong relationships with community partners to ensure effective integration and execution of volunteer impact. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Represent and lead Mile High United Way at volunteer engagements such as volunteer orientation, training, and skills-based volunteering, and onsite opportunities.
  • Manage school and volunteer engagements for Read with Me (Power Lunch) program at local elementary schools.
  • Manage volunteer communication for internal and external relationships for volunteer recruitment for partner agencies and Mile High United Way including; weekly list, volunteer united, web inquiries.
  • Optimize the Volunteer United platform to promote volunteer opportunities with our partners and serve as the liaison for technical assistance for Volunteer United and collect data to better reach volunteers.
  • Coordinate logistics for volunteer activities with corporate partners including; staff roles, supplies, day of execution, pre and post communications for more than 100 days of service
  • Support volunteer events including: Project Homeless Connect, Turkey Trot and the Children's Holiday Party. Integrate volunteerism strategy to play an integral role in Resource Development donor recruitment, retention and revenue growth.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at with corporate and nonprofit partners to support their volunteer needs.
  • Oversee onsite days of service including vendor management, project management, interdepartmental collaboration, external communication, coordination with agencies, and distribution of donations.
  • Present at public speaking engagements in the community related to various topics on volunteerism.
  • Develop vision and continued growth for volunteerism at Mile High United Way.
  • Conduct volunteer and agency needs assessment; create new opportunities to fill existing gaps.
  • Optimize our technological tools such as Salesforce, Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud, Salesloft, Volunteer United and our website to develop and implement an outcome measurement process for evaluating the progress and effectiveness of volunteer engagement projects and strategy.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years experience in the nonprofit sector or event management.
  • Represent Mile High United Way at agency site visits and at agency functions to enhance agency relations.
  • Great organizational skills and an ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Substantial event planning experience.
  • Strong relationship building skills and ability to work effectively with MHUW donors, volunteers, agencies, and community representatives.
  • Good oral communication and writing skills, including presentations, public speaking, written reports, and other documents.
  • Knowledge of workplace campaigns.

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Facebook, Twitter. Salesforce and GivePulse experience a plus. 
Job Function: 

Organization Info

United Way Worldwide

Overview
Headquarters: 
Alexandria, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1934
About Us
Mission: 

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. We win by living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community's most daunting social crises.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 14 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
United Way Worldwide
industry: 
Nonprofit