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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment, and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world-class, high-performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington values the safety of our employees, our clients, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are up to date with your COVID vaccinations, including the booster dose or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
JOB SUMMARY: The Volunteer Program Coordinator implements and supports volunteer intern engagement activities. The position builds and maintains relationships with program staff who manage volunteers and with community partners to recruit
volunteers and interns. The position supports matching, screening, on-boarding, training, educating, and recognizing volunteers, interns, and staff who engage volunteers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the development of volunteer and intern placements and execute recruitment strategies.
Manage the screening and on-boarding of volunteers and interns.
Establish and cultivate strong collaborative relationships with Catholic Charities staff members who engage volunteers and interns.
Supervise volunteers and interns placed in the Volunteer Engagement Office.
Support large-scale, agency-wide volunteer events that serve clients, such as the holiday volunteer events program and the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinics.
Collaborate with Volunteer Manager to plan and implement periodic activities to recognize volunteers and build a sense of community among them,including opportunities to reflect on their experiences.
Collaborate with Volunteer Manager to identify, create, and lead relevant education, training, and orientation for volunteers and complimentary training for Catholic Charities program staff who engage volunteers.
Identify, foster, and track relationships with relevant community partners, Catholic schools, colleges, and Catholic Charities programs to help meet the needs of our clients, staff, and programs through volunteer activities, events,
and programs.
Utilize the volunteer management database to manage, track, and report on
volunteer engagement.
Represent Catholic Charities and the Volunteer Services Office at community or Agency events.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, IT, social sciences or related field.
2 years’ experience managing projects and databases.
2 years’ experience coordinating volunteer programs and activities and/or significant experience as a volunteer.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Extensive computer knowledge and skills in applications such as Microsoft Office, Better Impact, WordPress, Google Drive, Canva, and other internet applications.
Ability to work well independently and with a team.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)