What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at St. Patrick Center?
The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Senior Manager of Development Operations and is responsible for raising unrestricted revenue through third party/Operation Safe at Home team fundraising and Young Professionals Board events. The Volunteer Coordinator also manages St. Patrick Center volunteer program. The Volunteer Coordinator is part of the Development team and duties include individual, corporate and volunteer cultivation in stewardship and fundraising.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit and assist groups hosting external fundraising events to benefit St. Patrick Center
- Recruits, schedules and manages volunteer support for daily agency needs, agency events, casserole program and third party events while also identifying new volunteer opportunities for the agency
- Identifies and recruits Young Professionals Board members to be future leaders of St. Patrick Center by fundraising, volunteering and advocating for our clients
- Coordinates development of appropriate volunteer recognition, retention and motivational programs
- Works closely with agency program managers to provide a well-informed, well-trained and well-managed group of volunteers
- Represents St. Patrick Center in the community by speaking to businesses, churches, schools and groups; attending volunteer fairs
- Post event updates on St. Patrick Center social media channels
- Provide support on events; collaborate with event managers, volunteers and communications staff to achieve event success
- Write and manage the St. Patrick Center volunteer newsletter and other items as needed
- Other duties as assigned
DIRECT REPORTS
None
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in non-profit fundraising, special events or working with volunteers
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal relations
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Organization and time-management skills
- Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Publisher, Word)
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment while also being willing to work with a diverse array of personalities under pressure and within deadlines
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Strong team member, working well with staff, volunteers and senior professionals
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 403b with company match
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off (self-care days, birthday and personal day)
- Paid paternity and maternity leave
- Paid sick days
- Wellness perks
- Employee appreciation days
- Learning and development resources
- And much more!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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