Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

Volunteer Engagement Coordinator AmeriCorps Member

The CARE Center – Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Opportunities AmeriCorps Program

Summary of Position:

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the management of all elements of the volunteer program. The position involves assessing and meeting the organization's needs through the recruitment, placement, and retention of volunteers.

Member Service Activities

• The AmeriCorps Member will be assigned the following duties:
• Conduct targeted volunteer recruitment outreach
• Assist with the onboarding and orientation of new volunteers
• Support the development and refinement of volunteer training materials
• Build and maintain relationships with volunteers to increase retention
• Track and document volunteer service hours and engagement metrics
• Support volunteer communication efforts (emails, newsletters, updates)
• Assist with planning at least one volunteer appreciation or engagement event
• Serve as a point of contact for volunteer inquiries
• Provide limited administrative support directly related to volunteer coordination
• The Member will not displace staff and will not engage in prohibited AmeriCorps activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to develop relationships with volunteers and maintain a large volunteer pool.
• Ability to assess the needs of an organization and develop volunteer positions to meet the specified needs of the organization.
• Able to meet confidentiality requirements
• Awareness of the functions of programs and agencies that partner with the CARE Center

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Ability to react and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to comfortably multitask and handle multiple
• priorities simultaneously.
• Good judgment skills
• Ability to be calm in a crisis
• Communication/people skills; cultural competence

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred but not required)
• Ability to pass required state and national background checks
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions:

The majority of work will be performed within a climate-controlled office setting with little exposure to excessive noise or dust.