Volunteer Coordinator

Requisition ID: req49587

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 26.20 – 28.00 Hourly

Location: Atlanta, GA USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Refine and implement an effective local community engagement strategy for the benefit of the community and IRC’s clients.  Community engagement includes general support of IRC’s mission and clients, financial and in-kind donations, and co-sponsorship of IRC clients by community-based groups, including but not limited to businesses, civil society, and faith-based organizations.
• Collaborate with IRC colleagues to amplify messaging about IRC’s work and how community members can support refugee and immigrant families.
• Increase community engagement through outreach.  Attend university recruitment events, meet with community members, deliver presentations, represent IRC at local meetings, and create tools, fact sheets, presentations, and templates.
• Plan and implement events and opportunities that foster deeper connections between clients and volunteers.
• Recruit, screen, interview, and train volunteers, interns, and AmeriCorps members.  Serve as the primary point of contact at IRC with local community members and groups. Provide initial orientation to volunteers and interns. Support the resolution of any issues that may arise.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and documentation of services, in accordance with funder guidelines.
• Strategize and implement in-kind and monetary donation program with a focus on collection and distribution.
• Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
• Refugee Resource Associate will directly report to this role, focusing on CIK strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2-3 years of related professional experience.
• Prior volunteer or professional experience in community development or volunteer coordination strongly preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Self-direction and initiative, when needed, to take the lead and to follow through to completion.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; ability to communicate in Dari and Pashto is desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• May require weekend and/or evening work.