Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

Are you passionate about service and building community? Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is seeking a dedicated and organized Volunteer Coordinator to lead our volunteer program and strengthen our mission of service.

In this dynamic role, you will:

Recruit, train, and support volunteers serving clients and staff
Build partnerships with Catholic parishes, schools, and community groups
Plan and lead orientations, maintain records, and coordinate outreach
Promote volunteerism and Catholic Social Teaching throughout the region

POSITION SUMMARY: Develops volunteer resources; plans and coordinates orientation, training, and supervision; maintains and prepares required records and documentation; provides public relations efforts for volunteer recruitment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Promotes and supports Catholic Social Teaching and parish social ministry models.
2. Plans and coordinates volunteer services consistent with agency philosophy and goals; ensures the delivery of volunteer services to clients and staff.
3. Works closely with Catholic parishes, Catholic schools, and other ecumenical and community entities.
4. Prepares and maintains records and required documentation as directed.
5. Provides orientation, training, and supervision when appropriate.
6. Directs volunteer staff; plans, organizes, and assigns work when appropriate.
7. Administers volunteer evaluations as directed.
8. Promotes and develops public awareness; develops effective public relations for volunteerism.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participates in Quality Improvement and supports agency compliance with relevant accreditation standards.
2. Participates in staff meetings, staff training, and development activities.
3. Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Undergraduate degree in a relevant field. Four years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of an undergraduate degree.
2. Skills required to: work effectively with staff, volunteers, clients, and the public; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively orally and in writing; plan, organize, and deliver presentations to large and small groups.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator involve regular travel and work beyond the scheduled workweek.

About the Employer

We are a Christian ministry of charity, service, and justice dedicated to providing help to those in need, hope to those in despair, and inspiration for others to follow, fulfilling our mission by strengthening families, building communities, and reducing poverty. We serve everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, or economic/social background. Catholic Charities provides services to more than 19,000 people annually in 46 counties in western North Carolina. Services include food pantry, counseling, immigration, refugee services, youth services, family enrichment, pregnancy support, and social concerns and advocacy.