Volunteer Coordinator

Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees all volunteers and volunteer-related events for Ventura County Rescue Mission. This position is responsible for creating and sustaining relational connections and coordination with volunteers, engaging them in the vitality of service and our purpose. In addition, this role will plan and oversee key mission events throughout the year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

- Represent the work of the Ventura County Rescue Mission to the community in a truthful, compelling way through presentation and relationships. - Work closely with staff to develop and sustain a volunteer-centric culture, utilizing volunteers in every possible capacity and nurturing their development. - Administer partnerships with area churches, agencies, and individuals. - Manage volunteer database and schedules. - Maintain documentation of volunteer processes (filing, organizing, etc.). - Manage volunteer inquiries through email, phone, personal contact, and presentations. - Oversee volunteer recruitment, selection, orientation, and training, and collaborate with Lighthouse and other Rescue Mission Alliance Volunteer Coordinators. - Work in collaboration with other staff to support and implement Church Partnership initiatives and strategies. - Support and participate in Volunteer Trainings, Partnership Overviews, and other Community Partnership public speaking opportunities. - Plan and organize special events throughout the year, such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas banquets, which tend to be volunteer-intensive.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

- Work as a team member with other RMA employees to the greater good of the overall ministry. - Participate in applicable staff meetings, training sessions, and other VCRM or RMA meetings. - Participate in VCRM cross-ministry events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator will supervise volunteers as a part of their regular duties and assigned staff for special events.

Qualifications

- A solid Bible-based Christian faith, compatible with RMA’s Statement of Faith and an active member of an Evangelical church. - High school education or equivalent; undergraduate degree preferred. - 1 or more years’ experience in coordinating volunteers and/or events, preferably in a ministry setting. - Valid California driver’s license and insurable under RMA. - Practical experience using Microsoft Office in daily activities. - Mission Tracker database (will train).

Skills

- Good leadership abilities: motivation, communication, judgment, coordination, measuring results, and reporting. - Excellent people skills with an intrinsic understanding of how to best engage people and create a hospitable environment. - Works well with a diverse group of people. - High level of written and oral communication skills. - High level of administrative and organizational skills. - Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks as assigned. - An initiator who can work under deadlines. - Creative and logical problem-solving. - A teachable spirit and committed to team participation.

Software

- PC knowledge including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. - Mission Tracker database (will train)

Physical Demands

- This position requires extended times of work in an office environment in meetings and working at a desk on a computer and phone. - Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Equipment

Basic office equipment, such as computers, copiers, and printers.

Work Environment

Although this position functions to a large degree in an office or residential setting, as a part of normal duties this position will be in locations with an at-risk population where errant behavior and risk of infectious disease may be present, as well as commercial settings where medium-duty equipment may be in use, such as forklifts and bailers. Appropriate safety considerations will be required to avoid illness or injury.