Buckner International · 19 hours ago
Coordinator Volunteer Engagement
Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBuckner International is seeking a Coordinator of Volunteer Engagement to join their Volunteer Team. The role involves recruiting, screening, coordinating, supervising, and engaging volunteers in support of Buckner Children and Family Service programs and fundraising efforts.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Organize, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive volunteer program, including recruitment, screening, training, supervision, evaluation, engagement, and documentation of volunteers in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Develop and implement an effective volunteer recruitment strategy for the location’s regional ministries. Assist with information needed for printed and web-based materials
Serve as liaison between volunteers and staff to ensure that the use of volunteers meets the strategic needs of programs as defined by staff and to provide a quality experience for volunteers
Work with program staff to identify how volunteers can be engaged to fulfill defined program needs
Work with program staff to ensure that defined volunteer program needs are submitted and posted through the volunteer management system, and postings of defined needs are kept current
Serve as the point person for the volunteer management system as relates to sites as assigned
Maintain a master calendar of all volunteer activities; distribute notices of activities and volunteer projects to applicable program staff
Maintain detailed records regarding all volunteerism benefiting agency, including maintaining computerized volunteer management database
Design and implement volunteer engagement retention plan including volunteer recognition events
Assist with conducting tours for campus and community programs
Assist with special events/assigned projects/fundraising events and tasks (i.e. Golf tournament.) as they involve volunteers
Identify church and community partners and engage through effective use of volunteers
Represent agency at church/ community meetings and with partners which are strategic in fulfillment of defined volunteer opportunities
Complete and submit to management utilization, special events, and activity reports, as requested
Act as a liaison to the community; responsible for supporting and representing Buckner at special events, activities, and other assigned functions; and speak in public on behalf of Buckner if needed
Support the Regional Directors, operations staff, and Director of Volunteer Engagement as needed
Work nights and weekends as needed to meet business needs
Interact with outside consultants, agencies, and organizations to develop relationships to enhance the delivery of services to clients and families
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
A minimum of 3 years of prior related work experience is required
Proficient problem solving skills required
Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English
Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to make presentations and speak in front of groups and the Board
Requires ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings
Requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings
Requires ability to speak clearly and make self understood effectively in face to face interactions; articulate with accuracy to speak on the phone
Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, communicate with people in situations with some background noise
Requires excellent public speaking skills and the ability to successfully communicate in a professional manner with a multi-ethnic population base in the community; ability to effectively communicate in writing
Requires ability to work under minimal supervision with awareness that error may have serious consequence; exercise patience, initiative, and sound judgment following established guidelines
Requires ability to effectively work under pressure and remain flexible as priorities change
Requires personality attuned to the requirements of meeting needs of the clients and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required
Requires ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel internationally
Requires jobholder to work before and after normal business hours, some nights and weekends, as needed to meet client and business needs including promptly responding to phone calls, text messages and emails
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Requires the ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required
Requires commitment to Christian principles and teachings, so as to carry out tasks aligned with Buckner's mission
Requires ability to supervise others and hold others accountable for work completed; provide training, development, and feedback to staff
Requires excellent professional business contract negotiation skills
Preferred
Prior related experience in volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and supervision preferred
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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