Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

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Point of Contact: Donna Miller, Executive Director

Phone: (203) 327-9419

e-mail: donnam@ecpsc.org

website: http://www.exchangeclubparentingskillscenter.com/

Come join a dynamic team of professionals committed to prevent child abuse in Southern CT. The Exchange Club focuses on crisis intervention in the effort to break the cycle of child abuse while preserving the family unit. Our mission is to stop or prevent the cycle of child abuse or neglect in families by modeling nurturing parenting practices. The Center is AAA accredited nationally by the National Exchange Club Foundation for highest achievement and best practices.

Since its founding, The Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center has helped over 10,000 children and their families, and case studies show a greater than 85% success rate among families served"

Volunteer Outreach Coordinator: Job Description and Duties

The Exchange Club Outreach Volunteer will promote public awareness of the prevention of child abuse through public education, media campaigns and fund raising. This position will also help to recruit new volunteers and expand our network of community partners. This leads to greater public understanding and interest in our organization which in turn, helps facilitate fund raising efforts while shaping the public’s thinking and policies around this issue.

Duties include:

• Volunteer recruiting, training and education in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Creation, development and implementation of community events in collaboration with the Event Coordinator
• Creation, development and implementation of community fundraisers
• Creation, development and implementation of media campaigns
• Being a liaison with community partners
• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteer teammates to identify outreach opportunities and social networks that may be untapped

Time Commitment

• Flexible, 8 or more hours a week
• Location of work may be partially on site at the Exchange Club Headquarters but will also require off site work within the greater Stamford and Fairfield County community
• Car will be necessary. Reimbursement is available for travel related to the position

Skills:

• College Degree or Certification (Bachelors, Associates or Supervisory Certification) would be beneficial
• Leadership abilities and strategic thinking, ability to identify and prioritize high value opportunities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present effective and compelling messages to individuals, groups and the public
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a diverse variety of individuals

All interested parties must fill out an application. Candidates must provide references and allow a background check to be performed by the agency. We look forward to hearing from you!