Overview

Our House is hiring a part-time Volunteer Coordinator.

General Information

  • Recruits, screens and, in consultation with appropriate staff, places volunteers.
  • Provides ongoing support, education and training for volunteers.
  • Is Qualified Entity Designee who conducts volunteer background checks (CRIMS) and maintains confidential volunteer information.
  • Sets up and maintains communication systems with volunteers and between volunteers and staff, including email, monthly newsletter and Facebook group
  • Attends program staff meetings weekly; writes weekly resident report for volunteers and staff.
  • Represents Our House at community volunteer functions.
  • Keeps website and Volunteer Match postings up to date and accurate for volunteer opportunities for Reception, Gardening, Medical Companions, Tod’s Corner, Esther’s Pantry, Kitchen, and others as needed.
  • Runs monthly volunteer hours report (including all volunteers, board, interns, committees, events, and Ambassador Council) and saves for use by other staff.
  • Assists in managing and facilitating daily operations when needed.
  • Ensures volunteers keep up to date on Food Handlers Cards and PPD Shots
  • Coordinates with Community Services Manager at Esther’s Pantry and Tod’s Corner including weekly in person visits. Builds and maintains visibility and relationships with volunteers at this site.
  • Ensures that the donation barrel at OH is taken over to Tod’s Corner weekly.
  • Responsible to maintain a healthy and productive volunteer staff which may include releasing or placing volunteers on probation when necessary.
  • Works with Program Directors/Managers and Deputy Director to determine volunteer staffing needs, training and supervision for Our House, Esther’s Pantry and Tod’s Corner.
  • Works with Program Directors/Managers and Deputy Director in helping to understand dynamics of volunteer Staff and Management to assure maximum utilization of volunteers.
  • Attends monthly Nutrition Committees.
  • Conducts regular volunteer recruiting events.
  • Conduct volunteer recognition events.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Two years experience in program management.
  • Two years experience supervising employees or volunteers.
  • Strong organizational skills including ability to do detailed work quickly and with accuracy.
  • Familiarity with the common needs and motivations of volunteers, and the potential and limitations of volunteer programs.
  • Experience working with diverse populations, including people of different ages, racial groups, religious affiliations, gender identities, and the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Strong communication and management skills.
  • Sensitivity to the medical, psychological and sociological issues facing persons with HIV.
  • Experience in MS Office suite (for Mac or PC), database management, MS Outlook
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Misc

Performance standards

  • Must communicate clearly, accurately and appropriately with volunteers, staff, residents/clients and their families.
  • Must inspire trust and confidence in volunteers, nursing staff and management staff.
  • Must generate community interest in volunteering at Our House, as reflected in a continual flow of volunteer applicants.
  • Must match volunteer interests and skills appropriately to job assignments.
  • Must demonstrate empathy, care and compassion toward residents, their families, and others in the work place when faced with difficult challenges and experiences.

Our House of Portland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal non-discrimination law. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Any person needing reasonable accommodation in the application process should so indicate.

People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00 to $21.00/hour

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email a cover letter and resume.