Volunteer & Community Development Coordinator

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As part of its mission Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment thats both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical dental vision and life insurance short and long term disability PTO paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing volunteer recruitment retention and engagement as well as contributing to the overall development activities of Alphapointe. This includes volunteer coordination strategic communication donor engagement and assisting in special events to support Alphapointes mission of empowering people with vision loss.

Essential Functions:

Create and maintain a detailed plan for volunteer engagement incorporating input from stakeholders.
Review and update volunteer job descriptions to ensure clarity on expectations & qualifications
Evaluate and improve volunteer experiences including but not limited to communication training and recognition programs.
Develop marketing and recruitment strategies for volunteers.
Represent the volunteer program at internal and external meetings ensuring volunteer contributions align with Alphapointes strategic goals.
Assist with donor recognition special events coordination planning execution and assisting with projects.
Solicit in-kind event support (auction items partnership event donations).
Support program and special event coordination/logistics volunteer management and event follow-up.
Contribute other relevant ideas/opportunities for ways to generate volunteer/donor activity to Foundation team.
Manage volunteer tracking and reporting in CRM.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Educational Background: Bachelors degree preferred but relevant experience will be considered.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage volunteers and stakeholders.
Project Management: Solid organizational skills able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Experience in volunteer coordination or event planning is a plus.
Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team and lead volunteers. Experience in supervising or leading groups is helpful.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) and willingness to learn volunteer management software and social media tools.
Public Speaking: Comfortable speaking to groups and representing Alphapointe at events.
Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and a passion for Alphapointes mission.

Working Conditions:

Some evenings and weekends may be required for events as well as local travel to area meetings events and programs.

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Required Experience:

As part of its mission Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment thats both c...

As part of its mission Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Job Summary:

Essential Functions:

Create and maintain a detailed plan for volunteer engagement incorporating input from stakeholders.
Review and update volunteer job descriptions to ensure clarity on expectations & qualifications
Evaluate and improve volunteer experiences including but not limited to communication training and recognition programs.
Develop marketing and recruitment strategies for volunteers.
Represent the volunteer program at internal and external meetings ensuring volunteer contributions align with Alphapointes strategic goals.
Assist with donor recognition special events coordination planning execution and assisting with projects.
Solicit in-kind event support (auction items partnership event donations).
Support program and special event coordination/logistics volunteer management and event follow-up.
Contribute other relevant ideas/opportunities for ways to generate volunteer/donor activity to Foundation team.
Manage volunteer tracking and reporting in CRM.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Educational Background: Bachelors degree preferred but relevant experience will be considered.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage volunteers and stakeholders.
Project Management: Solid organizational skills able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Experience in volunteer coordination or event planning is a plus.
Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team and lead volunteers. Experience in supervising or leading groups is helpful.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) and willingness to learn volunteer management software and social media tools.
Public Speaking: Comfortable speaking to groups and representing Alphapointe at events.
Cultural Competency: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and a passion for Alphapointes mission.

Working Conditions: