Volunteer Coordinator (Fort Collins)

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About the role

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need.

A Volunteer Coordinator at Catholic Charities:

• Supports operations and programming through the help of volunteers.
• Engages with existing volunteers and community members to recruit, retain, and recognize the volunteer base.
• Operates as an external-facing member of the team to welcome supporters into Catholic Charities' mission.
• Recruits, screens, interviews, and places volunteers. Determines appropriate assignments for volunteers based on interests, skill set, and departmental needs.
• Maintains professional ties with other service organizations/boards/committees for the benefit of the program.
• Maintains appropriate level of contact with volunteers to support them in their efforts.

Requirements

• Show genuine care and love for people—even on their hardest days.
• Computer skills and use of basic software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases to enter data, create and generate reports, and create communications and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations in front of groups.
• Organized, detailed, and thorough in record-keeping and documentation requirements.
• Ability to stay calm and kind when others are upset.
• Ability to hold boundaries without taking things personally.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic environment.
• Consider yourself a true team player.
• Have a good sense of humor, strong resilience in the face of challenges, and a compassionate ear.
• Experience working with people in crisis.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and/or emergencies.
• Understanding of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the methods best suited to meet their needs.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid CO driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and proof of insurance required.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

$19 per hour

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work-life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included).
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of the employee's and 75% of the dependent’s premiums are paid by the Agency), Dental, & Vision, starting the 1st day of the month following the start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.

Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

Training

We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes:

• De-escalation & Safety
• Mental Health First Aid
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health
• Human Trafficking
• Trauma Informed Care
• and many more.