Position Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator
Position Type: Full-time
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, $25-30 per hour
Reports to: Director of Development & Volunteer Services

The Organization:
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC) seeks to build community and to improve lives by partnering with low-income families, volunteers and donors to build decent and affordable homes in stable and welcoming neighborhoods.

Summary of the Position:
The Volunteer Services Coordinator plays an important role in the Development department focusing on coordinating volunteer services activities and assisting with development projects including events and grants.

Volunteer Services:

Volunteer Coordination

• Coordinate all volunteer services activities
• Schedule corporate, community and affiliate program Build Days. Manage day-of activities. Take photos of groups on construction sites
• Recruit, screen, and train volunteers to support Habitat CFC programs and events
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and assignments
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and track volunteer hours for reporting purposes
• Foster positive relationships with volunteers, recognizing and appreciating their contributions
   

Volunteer Engagement

• Provide ongoing communication and support to volunteers, ensuring a positive volunteer experience
• Organize volunteer appreciation events, recognition programs, and volunteer training sessions
• Act as the lead liaison for the affiliate’s Youth United and Women Build programs. Coordinate the program’s meetings and fundraising initiatives 
   

Development:

Events

• Assist with the pre-coordination and day-of-coordination of Development events including Annual Gala, Golf Tournament and Home Dedication ceremonies.
•  Help set up online fundraising platform pages (GiveGab, GiveSmart) for events.
• Help update event website pages and add sponsor/in-kind donation logos
• Assist with onsite logistics of events including set up, breakdown and volunteer coordination
• Help solicit silent auction donations, in-kind donations and sponsorships for events

Grants

• Seek out new fundraising opportunities
• Grant writing
• Work with the Development team on donor prospecting
   

Other:

• Take on additional projects as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination, non-profit fundraising, community engagement roles, or a related field
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with VolunteerHub and online fundraising platforms
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under deadlines
• Normal work week is Tuesday-Saturday. Occasional Sunday or evening hours may be required
• Preferred bilingual (Spanish/English)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift equipment and materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time

Location:
Habitat CFC office at 1785 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT 06615

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to kalvanson@habitatcfc.org.

The above information description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Habitat CFC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.