Volunteer Coordinator

Company: Paid U.S.
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:World Relief is a unique and invigorating place to work. We are looking for talented, ambitious and collaborative people to come alongside our mission, vision and values as we partner with churches to empower the most vulnerable in the world. We hope these resources provide more insight into your hiring journey with us.This new Volunteer Coordinator role is being created to enhance the office's capacity to recruit, vet, train, support and effectively match volunteers with newcomers, especially the Afghan community who arrived through Operation Allies Welcome. The Volunteer Coordinator (VC) will work within the case management team to provide training and support directly to volunteers, empowering them with best practices in volunteer services. The VC will also be part of the larger VC team to support a healthy volunteerism process from beginning to end.Compensation:$18 - $20 DOEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:All functions related to volunteers include interns by definitionRecruiting, training, and supervising new volunteersCollecting volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintaining an up-to-date databaseTrack all volunteer applications, interviews, background checks and on-boarding paperwork and orientationUsing marketing tools such as outreach programs, e-mails, and volunteer databasesKeeping new and existing volunteers informed about the organization and volunteer opportunitiesMatching volunteers to opportunities that suit their skill sets, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities and receive the proper trainingOrganizing training and leading on-the-job trainingRegular collaboration with all volunteer support staff and program staff regarding volunteer needs and program-related trainingMaintaining familiarity of integration support networks and systems in the office and in the community as well as best practices in empowering newcomers and the volunteers they are matched withKeeping schedules and records of volunteers' workEnsuring the organization's mission and purpose is conveyed to the publicSupporting the rest of the CCE (Church and Community Engagement) Team on fundraising initiativesOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Outstanding written communication and presentation skillsStrong experience tracking data and preparing reportsFriendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitudeDetail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a timeCommitment to Confidentiality and ProfessionalismTeamworkInitiative and Independent WorkInterpersonal SkillsSignificant refugee, immigration, or cross-cultural experience preferredREQUIREMENTS:Mature and personal Christian faithCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World ReliefDesire to serve and empower the Church and broader community to impact vulnerable communitiesMinimum education and experience: Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional work experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locationsThe ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.WORK ENVIRONMENT:General office setting.Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in skype meetings may be required.Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.Physical, emotional and intellectual demandsEquipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.Benefits Offered to US Employees working 25 or more hours per week:World Relief contributes to monthly premiums:MedicalVisionDentalAdditional Benefits:FSA Medical & Dependent CareCommuter FundingSupplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)Offer 16 Paid HolidaysSome flexibility in work scheduleSome remote workDynamic and engaging teamGrowth opportunitiesWorld Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)Long term disabilityShort-term disabilityAccidental Death and Dismemberment (AD)Travel InsuranceWorld Relief - Retirement:401K & Roth through FidelityWR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%Eligibility: Full Time is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a yearAutomatically enrolled at 4%World Relief offers Discounts (Immediately Eligible)VerizonPet InsuranceWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Legal Background in the United States World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. This means that we conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of World Relief as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs, so that all staff share the same religious commitment.Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief's Statement of Faith.

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