Volunteer Coordinator

This is a full time position. Pay will be $16 - $19 per hour depending on experience and education.

SUMMARY

The Volunteer Coordinator builds and sustains a volunteer culture where individuals feel welcomed equipped appreciated and inspired to advance NERAs addition to leading volunteer recruitment engagement and community outreach this position provides administrative support for grant documentation and organizational compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations:

• Coordinate volunteer scheduling and maintain volunteer records.
• Conduct volunteer orientation and training.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for food drives fundraising events and special projects.
• Recognize and retain volunteers through appreciation and regular communication.
• Provide tours of NERA for volunteers donors and community groups.

Administration:

• Maintain organized grant files and supporting documentation.
• Collect organize and file receipts related to grant expenditures.
• Maintain grant tracking spreadsheets and reporting logs.
• Track grant deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Assist the Executive Director and Director of Operations in preparing grant reports.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems.
• Support data entry for grant-funded programs volunteer records and organizational databases.
• Assist with board packets reports and other administrative projects as assigned.
• Develop efficient administrative systems for volunteer and grant documentation.

Community Outreach:

• Recruit volunteers through community outreach churches schools civic organizations businesses and social media.
• Represent NERA at community events and partner meetings.
• Promote volunteer opportunities through presentations newsletters social media and printed materials.
• Develop partnerships that increase volunteer involvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to volunteer recruitment and retention systems.
• Collaborate with staff to improve organizational processes.

As appropriate the Volunteer Coordinator will also perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate has experience coordinating volunteers employees or community groups and possesses strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. They communicate effectively both verbally and in writing are comfortable using spreadsheets databases and Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and can successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Valid drivers license required. Forklift training provided.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands include only those reasonable in a normal retail store office and warehouse environment with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate is friendly welcoming and enjoys serving people from all backgrounds. They are highly organized dependable and attentive to detail with the ability to balance meaningful public interaction with administrative responsibilities. They consistently demonstrate professionalism integrity and ethical conduct while supporting NERAs mission with a positive service-oriented attitude.