Events and Volunteer Coordinator

Position Summary

The Events and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for special events, volunteer management and oversight of the Young Professional Board. Focus is on growing private revenue through a variety of internal and external events and providing for the volunteer needs of the organization while maintaining a positive volunteer experience. This position is also responsible for successful fundraising by the Young Professional Board and stewardship of this group to meet agency needs and develop them as organizational leaders.

Salary Mid 30s                                                              

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Special Events

• Coordinate the planning and execution of agency fundraising events including:
  • Recruiting event committee volunteers and running meetings
  • Developing event planning timelines and meeting all deadlines
  • Working with vendors to ensure timely payment of invoices and fulfillment of contract terms
  • Securing event sponsorship
  • Preparing event budgets and performance reports
• Facilitate and staff 3rd party events.
• Utilize Raiser's Edge events module to manage all events.

 Volunteer Management

• Oversee recruitment, orientation, placement and communication relating to volunteers.
• Work with program staff to identify volunteer needs; train appropriate staff on volunteer management, including timely and accurate submission of volunteer time sheets.
• Manage volunteer groups, ensuring best utilization for organization's needs and a positive volunteer experience.
• Provide reports on the volunteer program as requested and maintain volunteer records in Raiser's Edge.
• Execute volunteer appreciation activities at least once a year.
• Solicit regular feedback from volunteers to analyze and improve the volunteer program.
• Staff volunteer recruitment events as needed.
• Respond to volunteer inquiries in a timely manner.

 Young Professional Board

• Serve as the Development liaison to the Young Professional Board (YPB), reserving and managing meeting spaces, materials and other needs.
• Attend meetings and provide guidance and leadership to the YPB to operate as a peer-driven fundraising arm of Deborah's Place.
• Work with Development Director to provide enriching experiences for the YPB to develop their leadership and deepen their commitment to Deborah's Place.