Description:
JOB TITLE: Meals and Volunteer Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Volunteer Manager
SCHEDULE: Wednesday - Sunday (8:00am-4:30pm)
LOCATION: Santa Monica, CA
STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt
CELL PHONE: Reimbursement for use
DRIVER POSITION: Yes [ If yes, see driving policy below]
SALARY RANGE: $21.00 - $25.00/hr

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.
SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.
SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Meals and Volunteer Coordinator will be essential to advancing SPY’s mission by coordinating meals for members, supporting volunteers on-site, and fostering key partnerships for the organization. This role is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful impact on at-risk youth while strengthening connections with the local community. In this role, you will oversee scheduling meals, food inventory management, and ensure that all food safety standards are met. You will also support the Volunteer Manager in recruitment, onboarding, training and support of volunteers, helping them feel engaged and appreciated as they continue to the organization’s work. By fostering strong partnerships with local businesses, food providers, and community organizations, you will enhance our ability to deliver vital services to those in need.
The Meals and Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with program staff and volunteers, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the organization’s broader goals of wrap-around services and support for those facing homelessness.
The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with diverse groups, including volunteers, clients, and community partners. Specific knowledge or experience related to transitional youth experiencing homelessness is a plus