DEPARTMENT:

Advancement, Marketing, Communications

SUPERVISOR:

Advancement & Events Manager

The Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all volunteer initiatives across the organization, including recruitment, placement, and stewardship of volunteers. This position is also responsible for developing volunteer opportunities in various Gesher departments. Lastly, this position will have responsibility for engaging Gesher’s stakeholders, including stewarding donors, tabling at external events, and supporting Gesher’s events and other fundraising initiatives. This position is a mid-level role with opportunity for growth and advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education strongly preferred. Highly relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in volunteer management, fundraising, stewardship or event management (at least 2 years preferred). Experience working with volunteers is required.
• Experience in Board and/or volunteer management.
• Personable, friendly, and outgoing; able to develop meaningful and trusting relationships with donors and colleagues.
• High attention to detail

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership over Gesher’s volunteer program. This includes the full life-cycle of volunteer engagement, from developing opportunities, recruiting volunteers, ensuring they have a positive experience, and moving them to become donors
• Plan spring and/or fall clean up events at Gesher’s homes
• Organize Gesher employee volunteer opportunities
• Serve as lead staff for event auctions/raffles
• Draft and disseminate monthly stewardship emails to affinity groups (Trade Secrets, Lois Zussman Golf Classic, etc.)
• Provide and manage volunteer support at Gesher events
• Engage community members at Gesher event tables (commonly known as “tabling”)
• Engage religious institutions in volunteer efforts
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

Physical Requirements:

• Work involves the ability to work flexible hours and to travel to local community sites.
• Work involves sitting for a minimum of 60% of work time
• Ability to stoop and bend to file records
• Ability to type and read computer screen

Environmental Conditions:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

NON-EXEMPT