VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – JOB OPENING

Posted April 23, 2023

Welcome Neighbor STL is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator who will assist in managing volunteer programming for family partnering, supper club events, cooking classes, and ESL. This position works directly with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Part-time

Compensation: This is a one-time contracted position for the period of May 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023. $10,000 provided throughout the duration of contract. $2,000 a month, $17.00 an hour, 29.5 hours per week. There is no guarantee of contract renewal after September 30, 2023.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage volunteer opportunities for Welcome Neighbor STL
Attend in-person events at STL Foodworks, schools, libraries, religious institutions, and other locations to represent WNSTL to share information and details about programming. Limit to 2-3 per week.
Work with Supper Club Coordinators to help schedule volunteers for Cooking Classes and Supper Club events
Work with Family Support Coordinators to recruit volunteers for Family Partnering Program
Work with ESL Coordinators to recruit volunteers for ESL programming
Work with START (St Louis Teens Aid Refugees Today) and HumanKIND STL to promote identify and promote volunteer opportunities
Compile volunteers’ info from sign-up genius and label them by tasks/volunteer type (Family Partners, Delivering Homeless Meals, Cooking Class Volunteers, Drive-Thru Volunteers, ESL Volunteers, Volunteers to Help Move Refugee Families, etc.)
Post Volunteer Opportunities on Signup Genius and United Way Website stlvolunteer.org and justserve.org
Help update resource directory to provide assistance to volunteers
Identifying stories, stats, and other items to publicly showcase
Recognize volunteers on social media and website blogs
Solicit free passes and tickets for volunteers and refugee families for group events
Assist in creating weekly email blast through Mailchimp
Replying to external calls, emails, messages within 48 hours.
Attend weekly staff meetings with Executive Director
Create a report for bi-monthly Board Meetings
Assist with monthly grant report for this position

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong leadership and team development skills
Possesses a positive outlook and can-do problem-solving attitude
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under stressful circumstances
Solid written and verbal communications
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom, Signup Genius, Monday.com
Communicate with volunteers and refugees and keep key items confidential to protect personal information of clients served
Confidence and Comfortability with speaking at public events on the behalf of Welcome Neighbor STL about volunteer opportunities

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HOW TO APPLY: For consideration, email resume and cover letter to [email protected].