Vincentian Engagement Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Vincentian Engagement Officer

Department: 301

Reports To: Director of Vincentian Engagement Support Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Job Summary:

This individual is a key connector for St Vincent de Paul, liaising closely with several departments as part of the Mission Engagement Department. The individual will work closely in support of our Vincentian Districts and Conferences. The successful candidate enjoys meeting and working with Vincentians, volunteers and donors to support and foster initiatives that promote and help to fulfill the mission, values, and strategic priorities of St Vincent de Paul. This includes coordinating the many facets of making a program successful: conference support that includes membership recruitment, leadership development and fundraising support. Internal and external partnerships and relationships are key to the success of this role. The successful candidate enjoys meeting and working with individuals and groups and is a natural ambassador. This individual is passionate about the work of SVdP as a whole, the work of the Vincentians, and strives to involve the community in the Society's 4 missions: Spirituality, Fellowship, Serving those in need, Giving others the opportunity to serve.

Specific Duties:

Support Director of Vincentian Engagement Support Services and Senior Vincentian Engagement Officer
At the direction of the department director, Officer will support our council committees, trainings and events.
At the direction of the department director, Officer will support District Presidents and attend District meetings on a monthly basis
At the direction of the department director, Officer will support Conferences and attend various conference meetings each month with a focus on leadership development, membership recruitment and fundraising initiatives.
Support and participate in monthly board meetings and quarterly general membership meetings
Support and participate in committee meetings i.e. Spirituality Committee, Conference Resource Committee, Food Resource Committee etc.
Lead OFE classes and work to set up additional classes
Participate and liaise with other departments within SVdP to engage Vincentian volunteers throughout different locations and departments
Represent the organization in meetings or events with community partners.
Performs any other duties assigned by Director
Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP's Culture of Let None Be Lost and ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated *
* Volunteer engagement and appreciation, as well as Culture of Philanthropy participation are part of all job descriptions at SVdP, and a very important part of the organizational culture and values

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

Associates Degree from accredited college
-5+ years of in person Customer Service
Completed Safe Environment Training (Diocesan) OR the ability to -complete this training within the first 90 days of employment
Completed OFE training OR the ability to complete this training within the first 6 months of employment
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach and lift 50 pounds
Valid Arizona Driver's license AND ability to provide 39 month MVR showing clean driving habits
Ability to attending events and work assignments on the weekends, evenings and early mornings as needed

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Commitment to & passion for the organization's faith-inspired mission of serving
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills both written and oral
Creative in finding ways to accomplish goals, within the context of organizational priorities
Ability to set and work towards goals, in collaboration with other SVdP leaders and partners
Comfort with technology; high computer literacy
Multi-tasking does not cause you negative stress; you are ready to implement a Plan B
Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the organization and community
Superb customer service, patient, open, non-judgmental, interest in working with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences
Can both take initiative and accept direction
Easy to work with and positive in a group dynamic
English/Spanish bilingual preferred

About St. Vincent de Paul:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing, and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.

As an employer, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul knows the importance of exceeding the expectation of being an "equal opportunity employer". As an organization, we are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of the guests we serve within St. Vincent de Paul. SVdP does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, and any other characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

About the Employer

The Society of We're All in This Together:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul harnesses the power of community and partnerships to feed, clothe, house and heal individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion.