The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing a volunteer service program including recruitment, training and coordination. This position will be the primary contact for volunteers recruited by working closely with community members, businesses, and other organizations to identify individuals looking to participate in United Way’s mission to build community engagement.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Cultivate relationships and manage regular communications with local businesses and agencies to ensure there is a sufficient number of volunteers to meet agency needs.
- Work with the organization’s president to ensure volunteer engagement is well managed and closely aligned with the organizations community impact initiatives.
- Match and place volunteers in appropriate positions, clarify their roles, provide orientation and support them through their service tenure.
- Ensure the program is robust enough to promote repeat engagement by individual volunteers, thereby creating a sustainable pool of volunteers.
- Track the activity and outcomes of volunteer contributions for reporting to the organizations board and related committees.
- Mentor the more experienced volunteers to assume leadership roles for key activities such as campaign assignments.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience in a relevant field.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in event planning or volunteer management.
- Capacity to be self-directed with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with non-profit agencies within the greater Nashua area.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
- Willing to work flexible work hours.
- Bilingual capabilities a plus.
Compensation/Benefits:
Range of $38,000 to $42,000, commensurate with experience
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 3 2018
Active Until:
Jul 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit