Community Engagement Coordinator

You made it here! So, what is it? Empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. That’s the mission, how will you drive it? This is what you’ll do! You’ll participate in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment strategies; manage active recruitment of volunteers and assess effectiveness You’ll build and maintain relationships with key volunteers, both individual and corporate groups. You’ll present innovative ideas to drive volunteer engagement and recruitment and have the ability to work autonomously You’ll dive into record‑keeping of volunteer demographics and service hours, ensuring pinpoint accuracy for funding requests, legal obligations, and strategic planning endeavors. Your role involves constant engagement, ensuring our web info is spot‑on, and seizing social media chances to connect with volunteers. You’ll conduct orientations and assist staff with volunteer training, excellence in speaking is a must. You’ll participate in the development and implementation of Volunteer Services initiatives You’ll educate potential volunteers on opportunities to serve our mission You’ll coordinate volunteer appreciation events and activities You’ll raise staff awareness of the role and function of volunteers; create and maintain volunteer position descriptions, policies and procedures as required You’ll consult with program leaders to identify / develop volunteer engagement activities. You’ll administer applicable background checks for volunteers as required You’ll cultivate relationships with Partner Agencies and facilitate their volunteer needs You’ll cultivate and establish relationships with corporations and community organizations You’ll manage volunteer activity at TAFB sponsored distributions and provide on‑site direction You’ll ensure TAFB safety procedures are observed and followed in all volunteer activities Lastly, you’ll support, as needed, other members of the External Affairs Team, including assisting with events and/or volunteer recruitment for events. Requirements This is what you’ll need to succeed! Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and two-three years of volunteer coordination experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Technical Proficiencies: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledge of social media platforms and volunteer databases Communication Skills: Ability to speak effectively with diverse audiences; Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints in a tactful and helpful manner Other Competencies: Ability to coordinate and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles; ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; compassion for TAFB mission This is where you’ll work Main Campus: 2600 Cullen St. Fort Worth, Texas You’ll work in an office environment and, on occasion, may work in warehouse or at outdoor events This position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds Occasional travel in service areas; must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Don’t worry, you’ll be reimbursed for mileage Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability #J-18808-Ljbffr Tarrant Area Food Bank