Community Coordinator (Fair Ridge Family Shelter)

Title:Community Coordinator

Level:Entry

Department:Development (Fair Ridge Family Shelter)

Reportsto:Community Engagement Manager

Salary Range:$52000 to $56000
Location:Fairfax VA

FLSA Status:Exempt

About Us:

Shelter House wasestablishedin 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax the organizationsinception we have adapted and grown to meet community needs all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic the last year our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives ofnearly 2000individuals half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)

About the Role:

The Community Coordinator manages all aspects ofFair RidgeFamilySheltersvolunteerprogram andwillassistin community outreach positionis responsible forrecruiting training supervising evaluating and recognizingFair RidgeFamilySheltervolunteers. This position will alsoassistin managing and tracking all in-kind donations and services. The Community Coordinator servesas a point of contact toexternalgroups and organizations partnering withFair RidgeFamilyShelterand plans collaborative activities and donation position will also support various agency initiatives through collaboration with the Shelter House DevelopmentTeam and support shelter programming for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Responsiblefor recruitment background checks screening and placement of all potential volunteers including individuals and groups

• Host volunteer orientation and schedule volunteer recruiting events and/or speaking engagements conduct on-site training for all shelter volunteers

• Maintain regular communication with all volunteers through in-person meetings telephone and email communication

• Conduct ongoing evaluation of volunteer program and adjust as needed

• Create andmaintaina current list of active volunteers and all volunteer records

• Create andmaintainan updated calendar of program and volunteer events

• Serve as a representative ofFair RidgeFamilyShelterto community groups schools and associations andmaintainpositive working relationships with such groups

• Assistin the organizing andmaintainingof all in-kind donations and entering donation receipts by theendof each month in Salesforce(CRM)

• Coordinate with program staff toidentifyandmaintaincurrent wish-list needs

• Coordinate strategic holiday donation efforts between donors and shelter staff

• Solicitin-kind donations and services to help meet the needs of the shelter and its residents

• Coordinatedonation pick-up and delivery

• Assist Shelter House Development Team in planning andfacilitatingannualevents

• Track all volunteer participation and record information in monthly data report system

• Attend meetings and trainings as directed by supervisorandFair RidgeFamilyShelter leadership

• Ensure compliance with all agency policies

• Exemplify the Shelter House core values:InclusivityCollaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment

• Manage DC Diaper Bank functionsforFair RidgeFamilyincluding reporting and operational coordination

• Other Duties as assigned

About You:

Required:

• A bachelors degree in communications marketing human services relatedfieldorcommensurateexperience

• 1 years of volunteer or program management

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and make sound judgements

• Ability to complete tasks while navigating frequent interruptions

• Ability to deliver creativeresource solutions to unique challenges

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Validdriverslicense and reliable transportationto travel 15-20%(local)

• Ability todrive a minivan

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness through community-based programs volunteer coordination outreach initiatives or shelter environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Annual TB Test isrequired

• Ability to sit or stand forlong periods

• Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401Kcontributions with a 4% employer match

• 13Paid Holidays2Floating Holidaysand the opportunity to take your Birthday Off

• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed toprovidingequal employmentopportunityto all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship age (over 40) sex marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability unrelated to the individuals ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefsin accordance withapplicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needsan accommodationmay requestan accommodationby contacting the Human Resources department.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:

Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed tomaintaininga drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy which prohibits the unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match

• 13 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off

• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship age (over 40) sex marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability unrelated to the individuals ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:

Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy which prohibits the unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience:

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