Volunteer Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County is a non-profit, Christian-ecumenical organization on a mission to provide decent and affordable housing to families and individuals in Wood County through new home construction and home repair projects. We build 2-3 homes and complete 4-6 repair projects per year.
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Job Location: 326 Industrial Parkway, Unit 1, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
Hours per week: 40hrs/week
Pay Rate: $18/hr
Reports to: Executive Director
Basic Function: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program, including recruitment, orientation, training, engagement and recognition of volunteers.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit Volunteers
- Respond to all individual volunteer inquiries
- Develop and implement a strategy for soliciting, engaging, and maintaining new volunteers
- Interview and place volunteers for specific needs such as committee, office and special events
- Review and update job descriptions for volunteer positions
- Volunteer Training, Orientation
- Provide training workshops for specific volunteer roles, eg. Core Crew, Site Registration, etc.
- Coordinate First Aid Training
- Communication and coordination of volunteer groups for projects
- Act as liaison to other organizations who are sending volunteers
- Schedule volunteers to meet the volunteer needs of construction staff
- Data Entry
- Maintain volunteer database and keep records of volunteer activities, including numbers of teams, volunteers, hours worked, contact information, etc.
- Ensure that volunteer liability waivers are signed and filed
- Coordinate lunch servers for build sites
- Coordinate lunches, staging and related logistics for build and repair projects
- Organize Volunteer Recognition Events
- Develop and implement formal and informal volunteer appreciation program
- Monitor volunteer satisfaction
- Plan and coordinate home blessing/dedication ceremonies
- Communications
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- Manage e-Newsletter for organization updates
- Professional Development
- Continuous development of knowledge and skills in Volunteer Management through webinars and workshops
Other responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director
General Requirements:
- Excellent computer skills (eg. Microsoft Office, Bloomerang, Sign-Up Genius)
- Flyer design skills using software
- Enthusiasm, teamwork focused, and strong customer service orientation
- Well organized and detail oriented – able to execute action items identified in meetings
- Effective leadership and team building skills
- Self- motivated able to work independently
- Flexibility with construction schedule changes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
Other requirement to do this job:
- Attending planning and scheduling meetings (weekly/monthly) for each Habitat project
- Schedule meetings and presentations outside of typical working hours, eg. Evenings, week-ends. Work hours can be flexed.
Work Environment and Conditions:
- Desk work and build-site work
- Some travel required to build sites to greet volunteers (mileage reimbursed)
To Apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]