Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator will create and manage volunteer opportunities to elevate the experience of living in supportive housing programs at the Lake Worth Campus. They will be responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships with community volunteers and key stakeholders with the goal of building awareness of Adopt-A-Family's mission in Palm Beach County.Essential FunctionsResponsible for planning, attending, and executing special eventsWork with administrative staff and program directors to assess volunteer needsCreate volunteer opportunities that align with community needs and Adopt-A-Family's missionRecruit volunteers, guide volunteers through application process, and provide orientationServe as point of contact and liaison between volunteers and staffCoordinate volunteers' schedules to identify volunteer skills and ensure they are matched with opportunities that align with their strengths and skill setsCultivate ongoing relationships with existing volunteers to ensure ongoing engagementCreate marketing materials for events including flyers, newsletters, and brochures to keep everyone up to date on events volunteer opportunitiesPositively represent and speak about Adopt-A-Family at community meetings and eventsContinually update volunteer documents, manual, and guidelinesImplement consistent input of volunteer information in Volgistics Software databaseProvide data to program staff for reportsLead volunteer events for groups of varying sizesConsistently work alongside residents and program staff to ensure resident's concerns and needs are being metDevelop and maintain relationships with partner agencies, businesses, and local organizationsCollaborate with Development Team to develop materials and messaging for internal and external communicationsWork closely with Youth Education staff to create meaningful and safe volunteer opportunities for all parties involvedAbility to coordinate, pick up, and distribute donationsAll other duties as assignedTraining and Development:Develop deep understand of various housing programs and their policies, procedures, and ancillary servicesLearn about all existing special events and their timelineWork with staff at two other locations where AAF staff and clients are presentAttend all internal team and staff meetings Requirements Minimum three (3) years' professional experience in volunteer management or related fieldPreference for an Associates degree with an interest in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Communications, or a related fieldAbility to work a flexible schedule of weekends, evenings, and early/late afternoon hoursMust have excellent people skills and the ability to foster a positive environmentPassion for social causes and committed to missionExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with different audiencesProficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Working ConditionsStandard office environmentOutdoor work environmentSome travel for meetings and networking events with community partnersProlonged sitting at the computerTravel by foot throughout resident communitiesPhysical RequirementsAbility to bend and lift over your headAbility to lift a minimum of 25 poundsAbility to walk distancesAbility to work in an outside environmentAbility to climb stairsAbility to drive and be insured Salary Description $48,000 - $50,000.00 annually