Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
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Job Description
At the San Diego Rescue Mission we are driven by a profound belief in compassion service and the transformative power of Jesus love. Our mission goes beyond charity; its a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men women and children in need.
We are looking for a passionate follower of Jesus who loves to engage with the community and connect volunteers to meaningful opportunities that impact our community. If you possess the skills to find and match interested volunteers with the Missions needs and nurture those relationship to ensure volunteers feel valued seen and appreciated then the San Diego Rescue Mission invites you to join our team as the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.
As the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator you will serve as a member of the Development and Community Engagement Team and reports to the Volunteer Program Director. This position supports the work of the Mission and enhances SDRMs partnership with the local community by finding and matching interested volunteers with Mission needs and then effectively managing those relationships. Time will be split roughly 50/50 between data/content management and project/event .
- To pursue develop coordinate and lead volunteer experiences that support SDRMs programs and provide maximum impact for donors community partners and other key stakeholders
- Create meaningful experiences for volunteers individuals and groups.
- Manage crossdepartment calendars of volunteer tours/events/weekend experiences including schedules on Teams room reservations a/v and food requests and other needed support.
- Ensure standard operating procedures are implemented at all sites.
- Assist with community outreach events and offsite volunteer events as needed.
- Create volunteer opportunities that include wellwritten project descriptions photos and all details.
- Manage all volunteer requests from website.
- Ensure upcoming events have the volunteer support needed and communicate with team members and marketing department if more assistance is needed to fill vacant slots.
- Get to know the volunteers by name.
- Assist with volunteer communications and appreciation efforts/events.
- Create a system to log videos photos and stories for easy use. Get signed releases.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Mission assumes that the incumbent will serve as an advocate for the Mission will support and defend our Mission Statement Statement of Faith and Mission Values and has a genuine desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of rescue.
Education: Minimum Bachelors Degree in Communications Marketing Human Resources or related field from an accredited institution.
Experience: Minimum 2 years fulltime work experience as a volunteer coordinator or similar position. Nonprofit experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of MS 365 Teams OneDrive Word Excel Outlook Power Point Canva and Mailchimp. Experience with Virtuous (Donor Relations CRM) and VOMO (volunteer management system) a plus. Coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully; exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions; attentive to detail; prioritize effectively; adept at learning new computer systems and programs; effective oral and written communication skills; eagerness to learn and be trained; work both independently and as part of a team; provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular timely attendance.
EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin citizenship age sex (which included breastfeeding or a medial condition related to breastfeeding) marital status parental status military status veterans status pregnancy medication condition genetic characteristics genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
However as a registered nonprofit religious organization SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.
Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 702 42 U.S.C. 2000e (a) SDRM has the right to and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRMs Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.
Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM as part of your conditional offer of employment you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the companys intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.
Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
EVERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in EVerify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to prescreen job applicants.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Volunteer
