Volunteer Coordinator
Application deadline: September 10, 2019
Employer: Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs
Primary responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Lead the recruiting, screening, interviewing and training of new volunteers
- Review organizational needs and assign appropriate volunteers, in consultation with program or event staff
- Track volunteer hours and maintain volunteer database
- Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program
- Motivate and encourage volunteers to remain focused in their work and to do their best
- Assist with shelter and helpline coverage
Qualifications
Competencies:
- Ability to multitask; must be detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to give engaging presentations
- Good networking and socializing skills
- The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities
- Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics of domestic abuse
- Ability to always lead by example
Education, Experience and Other Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business management, communication, or social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude, team work ability and leadership qualities
- The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles
- Experience working with volunteers preferred but not required
Agency responsibilities
Full time (40 hours per week); some evening and weekend hours required
Benefits include: health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary dental, group life insurance
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Harbor House is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates and survivors of domestic violence.
Application instructions
Send resume and cover letter by 9/10/19 to Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs at
Application deadline: September 10, 2019
Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications for this position.