Volunteer Coordinator

Job summary
Pawsperity is a nonprofit grooming school that helps single parents in poverty break free from generational poverty through job training and wraparound services.They are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to grow and maintain their volunteer department.The Volunteer Coordinator will report to the Community Engagement Manager and will be responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Recruit, train, retain, and manage volunteers for all aspects of the organization.• Identify, design, and support volunteer-led programs and events.• Lead volunteer orientations and coordinate volunteer appreciation efforts.• Manage and create processes for the volunteer database.• Collaborate with the Marketing Specialist to advertise volunteer needs.• Work closely with the Corporate Partnership and Communications Manager to engage corporate volunteer projects.• Advise and assist department leads responsible for overseeing their teams of volunteers.• Recruit, hire, and manage an AmeriCorps Vista participant.• Manage a team of volunteers to assist with tracking, reporting, training, and other program duties.• Responsible for monthly reporting and creating/maintaining the volunteer handbook.• Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
• 2-5 years' experience in volunteer coordination, relationship-building, or customer service.• Deep commitment to helping families exit poverty and understanding of the role of the volunteer program.• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.• Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.• Discretion with confidentiality and ability to collaborate with others.