TX, Houston - Safety and Volunteer Manager

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Development

• Work with staff and Committee Chairs to identify volunteer needs of the organization.
• Recruit volunteers to fill positions and coordinate volunteers to execute activities.
• Coordinates and communicates with sponsors, churches, corporations, community groups and individuals to schedule, organize and prepare volunteers to build on several active build sites four days each week, year round.
• Collaborates with internal departments to provide support and handle logistics for building activities with sponsors, partners and for special events.
• Serves as the liaison between partners, sponsors, partner families, internal departments, the construction site staff, Committee Chairs and volunteers.
• Responsible for promoting the Food Sponsor and Adopt-A-Day program and coordinating and executing all activities to host groups.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, lodging, meals and activities for major sponsors.
• Greets and orients sponsors and volunteers on the construction sites on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
• Attend and represent BAHFH at volunteer recruitment fairs, events and speaking engagements.
• Maintains current documentation for volunteers and records all volunteer activity in the database.
• Ensures implementation of volunteer policies, procedures and the Volunteer Appreciation Program.
• Maintain volunteer HUB up-to-date and list all volunteer opportunities in our FB and other social media.

Safety Program

• Designs, develops and implements the organization’s Safety Plan and Program by training employees and volunteers on safe practices and standards consistent with current OSHA regulations and Habitat for Humanity International policies.
• Researches, performs and leads monthly safety meetings for all Construction Supervisors and House Leaders.
• Maintains current safety practices, continues to develop the safety program and keeps the Safety Policy & Program Handbook and documents up to date.
• Remains current with safety regulations and policies, develops documents and practices as needed, and provides external safety training opportunities for the staff to attend.

Special Events

• Provides leadership on special events, including Women Walk, Community Builders Breakfast, Major Donor Recognition Luncheon, and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in terms of strategy, program, execution, goals and budget.
• In conjunction with Development Team, leads the process of researching, nominating and securing special event volunteer leadership and honorees in collaboration with staff and Fund Development Committee.
• Recruits volunteer committees/task group members; leads volunteer meetings and works with volunteers to communicate and achieve goals.
• Recommends and executes event programs to include venue, mission messaging, speakers, run of show/script and entertainment, as well as pre-planning and on-site logistical details including banqueting, audiovisual equipment, décor, entertainment, auctions and volunteers.
• Creates and manages special event solicitation plan and solicitations/invites including in-person, mail, e-mail and phone solicitation.
• Prospects regularly with in-person visits to individual donors and prospects for support for special events and other fund development initiatives, in cooperation with the Fund Development staff.
• Acts as principal liaison to area venues and vendors for special events.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Support affiliate’s communication and marketing plan.
• Produce monthly progress report and statistical report.
• Take photos of construction progress and special events.