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Organization | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville |
Type | Full Time |
Application Deadline | April 25, 2020 |
College Degree Required? | No |
Salary Range | $13.25/hr |
hiring@cvillehabitat.org | |
Phone | (434) 293-9066 |
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is currently seeking a full-time Volunteer Coordinator to join its team at the Habitat Store. The Volunteer Coordinator is tasked with effectively recruiting, training, supervising, and nurturing a solid volunteer base to support all aspects of store operations.
Job Duties
Develop/Organize the Volunteer Program
- Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills
- Promote volunteer program to gain community support
- Explore and pursue partnerships with local organizations to enhance volunteer participation
- Effectively evaluate incoming volunteers and communicate their skills/interests to appropriate staff
- Ensure volunteers are given the appropriate training to be successful in their position
- Ensure that volunteers adhere to established store policies and procedures
- Proactively and effectively interact with affiliate Volunteer Program Manager, sharing resources and strategizing, to advance overall affiliate goals
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure representation at appropriate conferences, fairs, and other community events to promote awareness of the store
- Take pictures of volunteers and post regularly on social media platforms
- Manage Store volunteer website landing page
Lead the Volunteer Program
- Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of Habitat for Humanity and the Habitat Store’s role
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment with regard to acceptance, training, and assignation of volunteers
- Schedule all volunteers to ensure thorough and consistent coverage at the store and special events
- Ensure volunteers are given the appropriate training to be successful in their position
- Lead volunteer groups on specified store projects with support from Store Manager
- Interact daily with individual volunteers to ensure productive use of their skills/interest/time
- Ensure all volunteers are consistently provided with appropriate tasks and held accountable for performing these tasks completely and safely
- Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to show appreciation for their contribution to Habitat
- Train Staff to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers
Support Store Operations/Habitat Mission
- Provide friendly and personalized customer service on sales floor to drive sales and ensure optimal customer/donor experience
- Be an expert on all policies, procedures and sales floor activity; Provide retail support as needed at the direction of the Store Manager and Operations Manager
- Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively to customers, donors, and volunteers
Skills Required
Prerequisite Requirements:
- Professional presentation, demeanor and attitude at all times befitting a public representative of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
- Ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and execute multiple projects and meet deadlines with high quality work
- Excellent writing, communication and organization skills
- Strong discretion and judgment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and G-Suite
- Ability to learn database/scheduling systems
- Proficient in social media platforms
- Able to think strategically and creatively
- Positive, “can do” personality
- Sensitivity to the needs of people from multiple cultures and backgrounds
- Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities
- Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of service to others
- Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. and be on feet for long periods of time in extreme temperatures
- Driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Flexibility to work weekends and occasional mornings/evenings
Preferred Prerequisites:
- Experience coordinating volunteers
- Non-profit experience
- Retail Experience
Work Schedule
Schedule: 4 Weekdays TBD and Saturdays
Additional Info
(60% off sales floor, 40% on sales floor)
Benefits: 20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, Medical insurance, Long term disability, Dental/Vision insurance, Life insurance, Accident insurance, Simple IRA retirement plan