What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St Joseph?
Description
About Catholic Charities of Kansas City - St. Joseph
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 the 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 (CCKCSJ). CCKCSJ 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 the Kansas City metro-area, St. Joseph, Missouri, a Food Pantry in Kansas City and another in Cameron, Missouri, while serving a 27-county region.
Our Culture/Mission Characteristics
While performing job duties, staff will:
- Follow the Catholic Social 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.
Our Mission
Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of good will to join us.
Our 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
For more information on what it's like to work at our agency, check out the link below!
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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 is a full-time, 38-hour per week job, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. Our offices are closed every Friday. However, this position will require flexible scheduling to accommodate events some evenings and weekends. The salary for this position will be $42,000-$45,000, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
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.
- 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.
Skills and Experience
- Above average organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to flex schedule in order to work evenings and/or some weekends for fundraising events, community, school, parish, corporate outreach, etc.
- Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation, including vehicle insurance as the position will require traveling to events and other worksite locations.
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000