VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR



Contact Email: choward@h4tf.org

Name of Job: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Type of Job: Full-time

Job Category: Administration

What city will this job be located in? Oklahoma City, OK

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a competent Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and manage volunteers. You will be responsible for allocating responsibilities and retaining the best people.

It takes a competent leader to succeed in this profession. You should know how to distinguish talent and do everything possible to motivate and inspire. You must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The goal is to ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most reliable individuals and that they are correctly utilized to fulfill our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

· Source and recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, e-mail, social media, etc.)

· Collect information on availabilities and skills.

· Arrange for appropriate training when needed.

· Produce schedules for everyday activities.

· Assign responsibilities to the right people for special events.

· Coordinate teams of volunteers for large-scale actions.

· Communicate frequently with volunteers to ensure they are satisfied and well-placed.

· Disseminate information for upcoming actions and events.

· Keep detailed records of volunteers’ information and assignments.

· Ensure the purpose of the organization and its actions are clearly communicated.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor in business administration, human resources, social studies, or a relevant field will be appreciated.

· Ability to give full attention to what others say, motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, and identify the best volunteers to serve.

· Experience in volunteering locally and/or internationally

· Experience in recruiting through various channels

· Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (knowledge of Excel)

· Able to communicate effectively with diverse people.

· Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities

· A pleasant, outgoing personality

· Exceptional communication and listening skills to understand a manager's needs and match the best volunteer.

COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity — The job requires being honest and ethical.

• Stress Tolerance — The job requires accepting constructive criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

• Leadership — The job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

• Dependability — The job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Initiative — The job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Program Manager

HOURS AND SALARY: Based on the level of experience and education.

Email a cover letter and resume to Clotiel Howard

Email: choward@h4tf.org