Volunteer Coordinator

Overview

Catholic Charities of Louisville (CCL) is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville (ADOL). We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.

Job Skills / Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with volunteers
• PREFERRED: Practicing Catholic and supports teachings of the Catholic Church
• Experience with Microsoft Office products with a high level of experience in Excel

Salary

$22.00

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made for those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Specialized Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lead, work with, and manage various groups and personalities (students, volunteers, staff, etc.), including people of varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with colleagues, parishes, clergy, and other community personnel
• Must be comfortable speaking to groups, meeting new people, leading groups, giving instruction, providing presentations, and cultivating community contacts
• Must be able to multitask, respond appropriately to deadlines, plan, have great attention to detail, and be able to produce quality results
• Must demonstrate self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, and a high degree of professionalism
• Must work well with limited supervision and be able to solve problems independently and quickly
• Must be a self-starter and able to build programs from scratch with little guidance
• Must be willing to jump in and assist volunteers as needed
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations and conflict resolutions
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

Education And Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience working with volunteers. PREFERRED: Practicing Catholic and supports teachings of the Catholic Church.

Communication and Celebration

• Plan/host annual Volunteer Celebration
• Honor Volunteer Awareness Month in April
• Work with the Comms team to promote opportunities for engagement (volunteer e-newsletters, The Record, bulletin blast)
• Work with the Community Engagement Manager in selecting and engaging with the CCL Youth Board

Database and Record Keeping

• Ensure completion and/or maintenance of all volunteer records in database
• Enter volunteer hours monthly, audit quarterly for active volunteers, background checks, and ADOL for Safe Environment; annual audit for ADOL
• Maintain a monthly updated volunteer opportunities list and provide website updates, including collaboration with Catholic agencies

Essential Duties And Tasks

• Participate as an active member of the Advancement team and work collaboratively to achieve the budgeted Advancement Department goals and advance the mission of the agency
• Effort Volunteer Recruitment and Placement
• Recruit, review applicants, schedule, orient, and cultivate volunteers for program-specific needs as well as agency events: Rouler, Christmas, World Refugee Day, and others
• Present meaningful opportunities for engagement for all volunteers, including students for service hours, boards, and staff. Attend community events to recruit volunteers or present opportunities; able to speak on behalf of all programs
• Database and Record Keeping
• Maintain a monthly updated volunteer opportunities list and provide website updates, including collaboration with Catholic agencies
• Communication and Celebration
• Plan/host annual Volunteer Celebration
• Honor Volunteer Awareness Month in April
• Work with the Comms team to promote opportunities for engagement (volunteer e-newsletters, The Record, bulletin blast)
• Work with the Community Engagement Manager in selecting and engaging with the CCL Youth Board