Volunteer Coordinator

Company: Habitat for Humanity
Location: Longmont
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Volunteer Coordinator







Working as part of a team, the Volunteer Coordinator provides logistical support and coordination of Volunteer Services for New Construction, Critical Home Repair projects, the ReStore, and the Administrative office.

This is a full-time position. Usual workdays will be Tuesday through Saturday; however, the position may occasionally require work in evenings or weekends.

Position requires travel between sites in personal vehicle. Valid driver license required. Multiple sites are located in Longmont, Dacono, and Estes Park. Flexibility is required.

Responsibilities:
Exercises independent judgment to coordinate all individual volunteers and volunteer groups, including regulars and volunteer crew leads. This includes recruitment of volunteers to meet construction needs, tending to any logistical matters, and setting proper roles and expectations for each volunteer.
Ensures proper legal documentation is received from volunteers.
Works with Construction Department and ReStore to create volunteer schedules.
Responds to volunteer inquiries and informs volunteers of policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Collaborates with Construction Department and ReStore to ensure volunteers have both a productive and positive volunteer experience.
Identify, analyze, and track critical metrics necessary to create a successful volunteer experience.
Manages online volunteer registration system and database that tracks volunteer time.
Plans and executes volunteer appreciation events.
Assists in affiliate fundraising efforts by recruiting Adopt-A-Day volunteer groups.
Trains, schedules, and manages the work of administrative volunteers.
Recruit, train, and manage the work of a Volunteer Services AmeriCorps (when appropriate).
Educates volunteers about Habitat for Humanity's work and vision.
Supports other needs of the Development Department, including event planning assistance, attending outreach events, etc. which may occur on evenings or weekends.

Requirements:
Education and/or Experience: One year directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is highly desirable.

Language Skills: Ability to speak effectively before groups of volunteers, homeowners, or employees. Spanish language skills are a significant plus. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety documents and procedure manuals. Ability to complete forms accurately, write routine reports and correspondence.

Computer Skills: Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office software, Outlook, and have working knowledge of social media and its applications.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to listen and direct people to other agencies when needed. Ability to be flexible. Ability to resolve conflict and effectively work with difficult personalities from time to time.

Support of the Habitat for Humanity Mission: Candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of Habitat for Humanity in building homes in partnership with the homeowner and with volunteers. Support Affiliates Mission and Foundational Principles (See Attached Document)

Candidate must possess (or ability to acquire) a valid Colorado driver's license

If you feel you are qualified and wish to apply for this position:

1. Please review the affiliate covenant below.
2. Submit your cover letter and resume to John Lovell, .
3. If HFHSVV is interested, the office will contact you to discuss next steps






Location:

Longmont, Colorado



State/Region:

Colorado



Job Type:

Affiliate-Opportunity



Employment Type:

Affiliate



Job Function:

US Affiliate



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About Habitat for Humanity

, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.



Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
This page is about our work in the North America region.

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