Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

About the Role

As the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for the Bachman Lake and West Dallas areas of Dallas, you will Shine Hope by recruiting, screening, coordinating, supervising, and engaging all individual and group volunteers in support of Buckner Children and Family Service programs and fundraising efforts for the local region.

What you will do

As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities :

• Organize, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive volunteer program, including recruitment, screening, training, supervision, evaluation, engagement and documentation of volunteers in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement an effective volunteer recruitment strategy for the location’s regional ministries. Assist with information needed for printed and web-based materials.
• Serve as liaison between volunteers and staff to ensure that the use of volunteers meets the strategic needs of programs as defined by staff and to provide a quality experience for volunteers.
• Work with program staff to ensure that defined volunteer program needs are submitted and posted through the volunteer management system and postings of defined needs are kept current.
• Maintain a calendar of all volunteer activities; distribute notices of activities and volunteer projects to applicable program staff.
• Design and implement volunteer engagement retention plan including volunteer recognition events.
• Assist with conducting tours for campus and community programs.
• Assist with special events / assigned projects / fundraising events and tasks (i.e. Golf tournament.) as they involve volunteers.
• Identify church and community partners and engage through effective use of volunteers.

As a 5 STARS team member, you’ll bring to the team :

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following :

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
• Minimum of 3 years prior related work experience required.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable;

must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.

Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year’s experience!)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for :

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Prior related experience in volunteer recruitment, coordination, training, and supervision preferred.
• A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.
• A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.

Our 5 STARS Perks :

• Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.
• Payactiv, early access paid wages
• Life insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• The 5 STARS Fun Benefit : encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!

Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law).

You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.