Volunteer Coordinator - Provisional

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid | $20/hour | Nonexempt | Provisional | Part Time

About us: Norwescap is a 60-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps to create opportunities and positive change in communities throughout Northwestern New Jersey.

Norwescap is seeking a Provisional Volunteer Coordinator responsible for developing, leading and expanding volunteer opportunities for seniors 55 and older to support organizational goals, focusing on recruiting, training, and retaining Volunteer members. Cultivate and maintain relationships with external organizations to support engagement and volunteer needs.

Essential Functions:

▪ Recruit and work with older adult volunteers for the RSVP program

▪ Secure community nonprofit volunteer stations (includes recruitment, presentations, etc.)

▪ Create, maintain, and enhance relationships with nonprofits, volunteer stations, volunteers, and community partners

▪ Conduct periodic site visits to the volunteer stations to ensure compliance

▪ Recruit other volunteers as needed for program operations

▪ Conduct new volunteer orientation and volunteer placements at nonprofit volunteer stations

▪ Develop and coordinate Advisory Council

▪ Coordinate community engagement activities for volunteers (events, outings, trainings, etc.)

▪ Volunteer administration (background checks, mileage tracking, and reimbursements)

▪ Organize and provide volunteer recognition

▪ Attend/participate in community meetings/events/conferences, including conducting presentations

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree preferred
• Some experience managing volunteers preferred

Competencies:

• Strong Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
  Attention to Detail and Multi-tasking
• Market and communication
• Problem Solving and critical thinking, as well as being flexible and team oriented
• Experience working with Senior Adults (55+)
• Volunteer Management Skills

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.