Volunteer Coordinator at Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

52000.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Volunteer Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Social Media, Community Engagement, Training, Recruitment, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Event Coordination, Data Tracking, Public Speaking, Outreach, Diversity, Collaboration, Customer Service

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Our History In 1879, Father Bernard Donnelly established Mount St. Bernard’s Orphanage in Kansas City. With that one act of faith, hope and charity, many lives — and a community — were transformed. And, from that humble beginning a strong tradition of compassionate care and social service took root, thrived, and grew to become Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Catholic Charities empowers at risk people to create a pathway out of poverty by alleviating their immediate crises to create stability; then providing robust support to lift them to dignity and self-reliance. Today, millions of lives have been transformed, in the communities we serve. We have office locations in Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri and a Food Pantry in Kansas City, while serving a 27-county region. Salary range $45,000 - $52,000, depending on qualifications. Our Culture/Mission Characteristics While performing job duties, staff will: Follow the Catholic Social and Moral Teachings in all aspects while performing job duties. Work collaboratively to achieve goals and resolve conflict to achieve the greater good. Respect the diversity of talents and gifts of others and believe in cultivating those to promote personal and professional development. Demonstrate compassion and commitment for helping others improve their own lives. Mission Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us. Vision By lifting people in need to the dignity of self-reliance, and encouraging others to help, our communities will become one human family. Values Hope/Faith, Trust, Commitment, Collaboration Benefits This position is eligible for a comprehensive employee benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of employer contributions up to 5% of their annual pay, paid time off including vacation/sick leave accrual, 10 holidays each year, and much more! Our office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and our offices are closed on Friday - giving you a three-day weekend in most situations! Position Objective This position provides coordination of volunteer services for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph as a means of engaging the community, fulfilling client and agency needs, and supporting the agency’s efforts to generate financial, in-kind, and human resources for the benefit of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. This position is primarily 100% in-office but does require flexibility with scheduling to attend some evening and weekend community events, group service project events, and/or parish events. The position is not eligible for remote work. Essential Duties Stewardship Work with program and agency directors to identify needs/tasks for volunteers. Develop volunteer job descriptions. Recruit volunteers from partner parishes in support of programs and department needs. Recruit and oversee Lead Volunteers who coordinate activities with other volunteers. Conduct outreach to organizations/corporations to engage and recruit volunteers. Deepen parish connections via presentations on Catholic Charities and its work to parish organizations. Identify and support Parish Catholic Charities Advocates to serve as lead volunteers. Conduct background checks and orient volunteers to Catholic Charities agency policies/procedures. Provide hands-on training and support for volunteers as they perform their tasks. Partner with the Development team to determine volunteer staffing needs for special events, recruit a sufficient number to support these events, and direct volunteers during the events. Track Volunteer Services program outcomes and measures via volunteer management software. Ensure accuracy of data and generate reports as needed/requested. Teamwork and Collaboration Manage issues/concerns with volunteers and staff. Assist program directors/managers in determining volunteer needs for their program. Work well with volunteer staff, ensuring inclusion, diversity and respect for individual talents and abilities. Implement Volunteer Appreciation events and activities annually. Attract and recruit volunteers via internet resources and effective use of social media and community involvement. Commitment to Customers Participate in Agency and Community Networking. Execute annual Christmas adopt a family program (Christmas Shining Star). The Volunteer Coordinator may be requested to occasionally represent the Agency at community and/or parish events. May be asked to do community/parish presentations for awareness of Catholic Charities’ programs and to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and encourage food/hygiene product food drives, etc. Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Human Resources & Volunteers, Chief Administrative Officer, and/or the CEO. Requirements Basic Qualifications High school diploma required. Associates degree or 3 years related non-profit or volunteer management experience preferred. Degree in human services, liberal arts, theology, pastoral ministry, and others may also be considered. Skills and Experience Must be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks in high-energy, productive department. The ideal candidate will possess experience/knowledge of utilizing volunteer management software, internet resources, and social media to attract, recruit and manage volunteers. Prior experience working with Volgistics, a volunteer management database, is preferred. Ability to flex schedule in order to work evenings and/or some weekends for fundraising events, community, school, parish, corporate outreach, etc. Above average organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are required. Physical Requirements Lift up to 10 pounds. Reaching laterally and/or above shoulders. Stoop, kneel, crouch, and movement throughout office environment and Food Market/Warehouse. Extensive use of keyboard. Extensive face-to-face communication with others. Driving a vehicle to community events, parishes, etc. Sitting up to 2 or more hours at a time, with time spent in front of a computer or screen. Ability to see with average vision for computer work and driving requirement.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator will coordinate volunteer services to engage the community and fulfill client and agency needs. This includes recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, as well as tracking program outcomes.