POSITION SUMMARY

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the mission, vision and values of The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order and its Capuchin Community Services ministry
• Develop and sustain a volunteer community that supports Capuchin Community Services (CCS)
• Coordinate with site managers to identify and meet ministry operational needs and match opportunities with groups, individuals, and community service candidates
• Maintain and share on-line calendars for scheduling volunteers for all ministry activities
• Effectively communicate with people of diverse religious traditions and cultures in all areas of ministry
• Serve as lead site contact for individuals and groups
• Ensure all volunteers and community service candidates receive proper background checks, orientation, and training as needed
• Collaborate with Public Relations and Development Offices to promote ministries and engage existing and potential volunteers
• Sustain and develop connections and do outreach with the faith-based and nonprofit direct service communities with focus on those that address hunger and homelessness
• Assist in various events such as Justice Orientations, Urban Plunges, annual Walk for the Hungry
• Coordinate volunteers for annual drives such as Hygiene Kit, Holiday Box, and Back to School
• Fill in as needed when volunteers are not available doing tasks such as setting up or breaking down rooms for events, cleaning fixtures and furnishings.
• Track and report volunteer activities to ministry staff as requested
• Coordinate annual Volunteer Luncheon
• Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Effective time management, problem solving, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

• High school graduate or GED
• 2 years’ experience in volunteer coordinator capacity or Associates Degree
• Experience as volunteer or in community engagement activities

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, walk, and reach throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds repeatedly
• May be required to use computer for extended periods of time throughout the workday
• Local travel required
• Standard office environment and office equipment