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Title Administrative Coordinator
Employment Type Regular Full Time
City Detroit
State MI
Description VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR II
Volunteer & Community Outreach
Exempt
General Statement of Duties:
The Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator engages in activities to identify, recruit and maintain volunteers in support of Focus: HOPE and partnering organization programming and activities. The Coordinator works closely with the Manager to establish effective means to increase volunteer and donor engagement. The Coordinator will supervise the AmeriCorps VISTA program and member assists in the implementation, and maintenance of volunteer tracking systems. The Coordinator routinely conducts campus tours and supervises volunteer projects and activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Recruits, interviews, trains, develops and supervises volunteers.
• Coordinates and conducts tours of Focus: HOPE facilities and is responsible for the safety of the visiting group(s).
• Make presentations to various groups designed to recruit and increase the number of Focus: HOPE volunteers and their retention.
• Plan and manage special events and projects, including prioritizing resources, budgeting and coordinating committees.
• Manage and supervise AmeriCorps programs (specifically VISTA), and university internship programs
• Create sustainable recruitment and retention strategies for the AmeriCorps programs
• Use of new technologies, creative marketing and communications forums to attract new volunteers.
• Participates in community fairs, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Play major role in annual events (i.e. March or HOPE, Heroes for HOPE, Volunteer Recognition; Senior Holiday Delivery).
• Writes correspondence, maintains volunteer databases, and prepares reports.
• Organize mailings – identify lists and implement.
• Performs related duties as assigned by Manager, e.g., drafting of press releases, attendance at hearings, performs liaison with partnering organizations, etc.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong commitment to civil and human rights.
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and encourage others to become involved in volunteer activities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to multi task.
• Outstanding computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, publishing and project software, and familiarity with volunteer management systems (i.e. CERVIS, Galaxy Digital, Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, document and manage tasks with little supervision.
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to drive vans.
• Requires extended hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Have a positive team player mentality
• Adaptable and purpose driven
• Sense of humor and overall enjoyment is a must

Education, Training and Experience:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, e.g., communications, journalism, political science or similar field.
• At least one (1) year of directly related work experience in nonprofit, volunteer, managing projects, development or public administration.

Supervision Received:
Perform duties under the supervision of the Manager of the Volunteer and Community Outreach Department.
Requirements Education, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, e.g., communications, journalism, political science or similar field.
• At least one (1) year of directly related work experience in nonprofit, volunteer, managing projects, development or public administration.
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