Job Description
The Volunteer Coordinator performs administrative and logistics duties within the volunteer department in support of Feeding San Diego’s (FSD) overall mission of ending hunger in the community. This is accomplished by focusing on the recruiting, supervision, and retention of volunteers to assist with operational needs. Imperative to this role is a positive attitude, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. The Volunteer Coordinator may be required to complete other tasks as assigned by the Volunteer Manager in support of Feeding San Diego’s mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all job functions that may be required to be performed by this position.
The majority of this role is administrative and will encompass scheduling volunteer groups, answering emails, and organizing outreach events. However, at least 1 day per week will be spent running volunteer shifts in our warehouse. The main tasks are listed below.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
VOLUNTEER PROJECT LOGISTICS
INTERACTION The Volunteer Coordinator will interact closely with individuals from the Operations and Programs departments, as well as a diverse cross section of volunteer participants from the community.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
· High school diploma/GED · Previous experience working with the community · Demonstrated success training, organizing, or coaching large groups in a specific skill (or equivalent) · Moderate level computer skills: email, internet search engines, word processing and spreadsheet software · Experience entering data into a database
PREFERRED
· Bachelor’s degree · Two years of experience working in the non-profit sector · Two years of experience working with the community · Two years of experience attending/organizing events · Food Safety training · Experience using warehouse equipment
Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.