VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT & RELATIONS COORDINATOR

  • All Hands and Hearts - Smart Response, Inc.
  • LaPlace, Louisiana
  • Oct 04, 2022
Full time Administrative Event Planning Entry Level Operations

Job Description

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic non-profit organization that provides relief to survivors of natural disasters. This position is responsible for managing and supporting volunteers while on program, promoting peer-to-peer fundraising among the volunteer population and facilitating a positive, productive and impactful volunteer experience. The position is also responsible for overseeing the base management team. 

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports to Volunteer Relations and Engagement Managers
  • Roles reporting to position None
  • Approximate number of reports 0

Essential Functions  

  • Coordinate the arrival and departure schedules of all residential and day volunteers in liaison with the Logistics Coordinator to match the needs of the work 
  • Update and manage the volunteer tracking database daily
  • Manages communication with incoming volunteers and provides assistance and guidance where necessary including promoting fundraising
  • Ensure all new volunteers are settled, oriented and have completed all the relevant paperwork
  • Conduct exit interviews with departing volunteers, and communicates this feedback to the program staff as well as the Volunteer Coordination Manager 
  • Recruit, train and schedule volunteer base managers as needed
  • Provide day to day direction and feedback to base managers 
  • Responsible for meeting a monthly fundraising target through active communication and promotion of fundraising. 
  • Implement the Volunteer Engagement Strategy in a positive and authentic way, with the volunteer experience at the forefront.  
  • Provide direct support to volunteers and staff to assist them with setting up and managing their personal fundraising pages. 
  • Communicating regularly the importance and impact of volunteer fundraising on the work that we can complete. Motivate, empower and inspire volunteers to fundraise and advocate for the program. 
  • Develop, organize and oversee on-site fundraising activities and events.
  • Update and maintain the tracking systems of cash and in-kind gifts on program as well as personal fundraising pages.
  • Compile and deliver accurate weekly and monthly financial reporting to the Volunteer Engagement Manager.
  • We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers, therefore we require all of our on program staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered for this position you must be fully vaccinated.  Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received either a single-shot vaccine or both doses of a two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose.
  • Perform other duties as required

Financial Responsibilities 

  • Is this position responsible for the operating budget of the associated department? No
  • Does this position have any other financial responsibilities? No

Position Requirements

  • Education  High School Diploma
  • Related Experience  Previous experience working with All Hands and Hearts or with an organization managing logistics. Volunteer experience and international travel experience preferred. 
  • Special Competencies/Certifications Must have good written and oral communication skills. Must be confident working with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Salesforce. Needs to be well organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. Able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Work Environment/Conditions Communal living environment. High-stress situations.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay rate is $11.70 USD/ hour and up, based on position, skills and experience
  • Room & board included
  • Monthly R&R breaks
  • Travel to and from program location
  • Health insurance 
  • 401K with safe harbor match

Occupations

Event Planning-Coordination

URL

https://allhandsandhearts.bamboohr.com/careers/773

Salary

$11.70/hour and up

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