ABOUT MSP
My Sister’s Place (MSP) is a non-profit Christian organization that opens its doors with God’s love to provide safe shelter, nourishing food, a nurturing environment and resources for women and their children who are experiencing homelessness. All employees recognize that we are a Christian ministry and agree that they will do all they can as an employee to advance the mission of MSP.
THE JOB
The Volunteer Coordinator is a part-time non-exempt position that coordinates volunteer recruitment and retention activities for MSP that facilitate impactful and meaningful volunteer experiences. It requires creativity, patience, initiative, interpersonal skills, and a high degree of collaboration. Duties include recruiting volunteers, coordinating placement to ensure it matches program needs and volunteer interests and qualifications, relationship building, record keeping, and planning timely and valued recognition activities. This position reports to the Development Manager.
PURPOSE: Ensure that MSP is staffed with the best and most reliable volunteers by connecting their desire and ability to serve with the needs and mission of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS
The position requires –
· A healthy, growing relationship with Jesus and a servant’s heart characterized by humility, commitment and the mindset or desire to selflessly and sacrificially serve others, especially in the context of a small organization;
· The ability to creatively translate organizational needs into meaningful volunteer roles;
· Personal drive, self-motivation, and a positive mental attitude to navigate constant change;
· Resourcefulness in a small, non-profit environment;
· Excellent organizational skills for record keeping and seamless coordination with volunteers and managers;
· The ability to enthusiastically support and clearly communicate the Christ-centered mission and vision of MSP with people from diverse backgrounds, experience and volunteer interests;
· Physical ability to travel alone between locations within Hall County and to perform relationship building and special event activities as it relates to volunteerism; and,
· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn daily use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database for maintaining and reporting volunteer information;
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Specific duties of the Volunteer Coordinator include but are not limited to:
· Regularly consult and collaborate with leadership and staff to anticipate organization needs for various volunteer services including new, changing and ending assignments;
· Recruit competent and highly engaged volunteers using personal engagement as well as marketing tools such as outreach programs, emails, social media, and volunteer databases;
· Promote volunteer retention through careful placement, ongoing engagement and follow-up to ensure assignments are meaningful;
· Assist with organizing teams of volunteers for special events or large-scale activities;
· Coordinate with the Development Manager, Boutique Manager and/or Shelter Manager respectively to ensure volunteers are properly trained and supported;
· Collect and maintain volunteer records such as contact information, scheduling availability, skills/experience information, assignment history, contact notes, performance notes, etc.;
· Create and coordinate volunteer recognition activities, methods and events that demonstrate appreciation for volunteer contributions to fulfilling the mission of MSP;
· In collaboration with the Shelter Manager, create and administer a volunteer-based mentorship program to support shelter residents on their journey to self-sufficiency and up to one year following their exit;
· Under direct supervision and close coordination with the Development Manager, engage in community outreach activities and represent My Sister’s Place in the community to promote volunteerism; and,
· Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
· Exposure to human resources administrative functions;
· Experience in nonprofit work, women’s ministry, etc.;
· Interest in growing into a full-time position as MSP expands.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
