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:

  1. Recruit Volunteers
    1. Respond to all individual volunteer inquiries
    2. Develop and implement a strategy for soliciting, engaging, and maintaining new volunteers
    3. Interview and place volunteers for specific needs such as committee, office and special events
    4. Review and update job descriptions for volunteer positions
  2. Volunteer Training, Orientation
    1. Provide training workshops for specific volunteer roles, eg. Core Crew, Site Registration, etc.
    2. Coordinate First Aid Training
  3. Communication and coordination of volunteer groups for projects
    1. Act as liaison to other organizations who are sending volunteers
    2. Schedule volunteers to meet the volunteer needs of construction staff
  4. Data Entry
    1. Maintain volunteer database and keep records of volunteer activities, including numbers of teams, volunteers, hours worked, contact information, etc.
    2. Ensure that volunteer liability waivers are signed and filed
  5. Coordinate lunch servers for build sites
    1. Coordinate lunches, staging and related logistics for build and repair projects
  6. Organize Volunteer Recognition Events
    1. Develop and implement formal and informal volunteer appreciation program
    2. Monitor volunteer satisfaction
    3. Plan and coordinate home blessing/dedication ceremonies
  7. Communications
    1. Manage e-Newsletter for organization updates
  1. Professional Development
    1. 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]