Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Bridgewater, VA
| Employer: | Habitat for Humanity International |
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Central Valley Habitat for Humanity located in Bridgewater, Virginia, is a locally-run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity's mission is "Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings people together to build homes, community and hope." Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We build homes that are sold to qualifying families with a price structure so that no more than 30% of household income is used for a mortgage payment. Central Valley Habitat is experiencing substantial growth and development with an aggressive growth plan to continue to increase the number of families we serve throughout the foreseeable future. We seek to make a long-term impact on the supply of affordable housing throughout Rockingham County and Harrisonburg, and in the lives of Habitat homeowners. Responsibilities and Duties Responsible for all aspects of the volunteer program and engagement efforts Respond to all individual volunteer inquiries Develop and implement a strategy for actively soliciting, engaging, and maintaining new volunteers Act as liaison to other organizations who are sending volunteers Schedule volunteers to meet the volunteer needs of construction staff Meet with construction staff regularly to schedule volunteers Interview and place volunteers for specific needs such as committee, office and special events Coordinate the scheduling of groups and skilled volunteers Maintain volunteer database and keep records of volunteer activities, including numbers of teams, volunteers, number of hours worked contact information, etc. in our systems and create reports regularly, including ad hoc reports Develop and implement formal and informal volunteer appreciation program Prepare job descriptions for volunteer positions Monitor volunteer satisfaction and create systems to capture responses Oversee food, staging and related logistics for builds Arrange for lunch at volunteer sites Ensure that volunteer liability waivers are signed and filed Manage community service volunteers from local jurisdictions Coordinate activities for youth volunteers (Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.) Recruit, train, and schedule site hosts and crew leaders In conjunction with Homeowner Services Manager, plan and coordinate home dedication ceremonies Organize special Build Events Manage AmeriCorps program for our affiliate. Act as Host site Manager, including all reporting requirements Contribute to Newsletter for volunteer-related articles Coordinate volunteers for and personally attend booths, fairs, ReStore and other special events representing the affiliate Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee Ideal Candidate Will Possess These Attributes Enthusiasm, teamwork-focused, and very strong customer service orientation Well organized and detail-oriented Effective leadership and team-building skills Self-motivated, able to work independently Possess tact, diplomacy and flexibility Good supervisory skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task Patience, Outside meetings and presentations are often required. Some evening and weekend meetings required. How To Apply Submit the materials via email to [email protected] Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position Resume Employment is contingent on passing a background check, sex offender registry check, and may require fingerprinting. #LI-aff | |