Baker Ripley Volunteer Coordinator VISTA_Teleservice (Y3)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community enhancement and support. As a Volunteer Coordinator VISTA, you will play a crucial role in improving recruitment processes and managing volunteer systems. Your efforts will directly contribute to vital programs such as English as a Second Language and workforce readiness, ensuring that individuals in Houston have the resources they need to succeed. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community while developing your skills in leadership and organization. If you are passionate about community service and eager to foster connections, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare assistance

Health Coverage

Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

Training

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination and community outreach.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and management systems for volunteer programs.
• Enhance ESL, HSE, and workforce readiness programs.

Skills

Communications

General Skills

Computers/Technology

Social Services

Education

Business/Entrepreneur

Community Organization

Writing/Editing

Recruitment

Public Speaking

Team Work

Leadership

Job description

Baker Ripley provides a wide range of community-based programs that benefit youth, families, and seniors in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Their mission is to provide resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods to keep Houston a place of opportunity for everyone working for a better life.

Member Duties:
The Volunteer Coordinator VISTA will support and build the capacity at Baker Ripley by improving the recruitment processes and maintaining the management systems for the volunteer, mentoring, and job coaching program. The VISTA will provide capacity building efforts through volunteer coordination to enhance English as a second language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE), and workforce readiness programs. The VISTA will finalize the development of processes and procedures and create Standard Operations of Procedures (SOPs) for future use and long-term sustainability.

Program Benefits:
Childcare assistance if eligible, Health Coverage*, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance, Training.

Terms:
Car recommended, Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours.

Service Areas:
Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing, Community Outreach, Education, Community and Economic Development.

Skills:
Communications, General Skills, Computers/Technology, Social Services, Education, Business/Entrepreneur, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, Recruitment, Public Speaking, Team Work, Leadership.