Volunteer Coordinator

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Grow with SJEI by providing much needed support while developing and honing your professional skills. By joining our select group of diverse, skilled, and committed team members you will help us continue to lay the foundation of SJEI and work to champion social and environmental justice, through our mission by bridging resources with innovation to engineer solutions that target the meaningful involvement of people for the common good.

ORGANIZATION COORDINATOR

Supporting the Organization Manager, assist with volunteer functions such as recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention. May coordinate relevant projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with volunteer recruitment efforts such as developing descriptions, managing requisitions, interviewing, and placing volunteers.
• May assist with recruiting events to attract volunteers.
• Support onboarding initiatives such as training volunteers on technology tools, orienting volunteers to SJEI, connecting volunteers with others, etc.
• Support engagement efforts, such as survey efforts, organizing and participating in recognition programs and special events, communication campaigns and 1:1 check ins.

• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing and other departments to provide ongoing engagement and operational efficiencies as needed.
• Support future development efforts.
• Assist Organization Manager with developing volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of service.
• Recommend operational changes based on feedback from volunteers and leaders.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records.

• Develop and maintain relationships with other volunteer organizations within the area.
• Partner with Organization Manager to resolve potential grievances and promote cooperation and interest amongst volunteers.
• Create and distribute various internal communications and publications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Management or related field or an equivalent combination of education or related experience.

Experience in volunteer management/engagement or human resources highly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

Commitment to Ethical Standards - serve as faithful agents of the organization. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully.

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Active Listening - can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees; utilizes strong listening skills to formulate direct, responsive answers to questions.

Attention to detail - achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.

Collaborative - cooperates and works willingly with others to create solutions that benefit all involved.