Americorps VISTA Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Idealist.org
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Recruiting Organization: San Jose Clinic
Job Type
Full-time 12 month Service Opportunity
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for supporting staff in building volunteer capacity to support the mission of San José Clinic and make the public more aware of our services through community outreach. VISTA will be trained on basic duties and responsibilities with regard to volunteer management and outreach projects. The VISTA will participate in AmeriCorps professional development opportunities and bi-monthly group calls provided through the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILILTIES:
· Pull weekly reports from the volunteer application system
· Communicate with assigned volunteer prospects about next steps
· Create materials as needed for volunteer recruiting & outreach
· Assist with volunteer recruiting & on boarding process
· Research & document recruiting opportunities in the community and through social media
· Create a list of current and existing partnerships utilizing a variety of sources
· Identify & document opportunities for additional partnerships and outreach
· Track volunteer hours and attendance using volunteer management system
· Assist with Partnership maintenance and building
· Assist in Volunteer engagement & appreciation
· Identify Patient Outreach opportunities in the community
· Assist Outreach team as needed with patient outreach initiatives
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Able to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with a diverse set of constituents in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
- Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
- Treat staff, volunteers, and patients with respect at all times
- Bilingual in English/Spanish recommended.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for (long) periods of time
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/ frequently
- Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations
- Exposure to noise
- Access to Reliable transportation
BENEFITS:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance
Interested?
If you are interested and want to be considered for this opportunity please send a cover letter and resume to volunteerapp@sanjoseclinic.org. The subject line should read "AMERICORPS VISTA OPPORTUNITY".
The time frame for onboarding is TBD: Spring/Early Summer 2022.
Thank you for your interest!
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Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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About Idealist.org
Location:
389 5th Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 11109, US
Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.
Description
Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2615 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77002
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2022
SKILLS
- Human Resources Diversity
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- WEEKDAYS, FULL_TIME