Community Engagement Coordinator, Serving Our Survivors

Jewish Family Service of San Diego; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to supporting Holocaust survivors as a Community Engagement Coordinator. In this impactful role, you will leverage your interpersonal and communication skills to recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensuring they provide essential support to vulnerable populations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community while working closely with dedicated professionals. Embrace a mission-driven environment that values your contributions and provides generous benefits, including paid time off and employer contributions to retirement plans. If you're passionate about community service and making a change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Sick leave

17 paid holidays

2 Wellness Days

401(k) contributions

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Jewish community and culture is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteer support opportunities to meet client needs.
• Train and supervise volunteers to ensure proper support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Jewish Community

Organizational Skills

Experience with Microsoft Suite

Volunteer Management

Patience

Ability to Work Independently

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Zoom

Galaxy Digital

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator, Serving Our Survivors

Pay $18.00 - $22.00 / hour

Location: Irvine, California

Employment type: Part-Time

Job Description

• Req#: COMMU001215

Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator - Orange County

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Serving Our Survivors / Center for Jewish Care

Position Type: Part-Time (18.75 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Remote

Reports To: Director, Holocaust Survivor Programs

Pay Rate: $18-$22/hour

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Generous paid vacation time and sick leave
• 17 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Serving Our Survivors team as the Coordinator of Community Volunteer Engagement for the Orange County area. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your interpersonal and communication skills and community relations experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across Orange County. The Coordinator of Community Volunteer Engagement plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by recruiting, motivating and training community volunteers to participate in a wide variety of support services using a Person-Centered Trauma-Informed approach working directly with Holocaust survivors and a team of caring professionals. This position reports directly to the Director of Holocaust Survivor Programs and works closely with the Orange County SOS Care Managers and the rest of the SOS team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Orange County SOS team to identify and develop volunteer support opportunities that address programmatic and client needs
• Conduct outreach to recruit individual and group volunteers from the Orange County community
• With guidance from the JFSSD Community and Volunteer Engagement Team, screen and onboard volunteers to meet all role qualifications
• Train and supervise volunteers to ensure Person-Centered Trauma-Informed (PCTI) support to Holocaust survivors
• Review potential SOS clients with SOS Program Manager and staff to aid in appropriate matches between volunteers and clients
• Develop methods to solicit feedback from and recognize volunteers for maximum retention
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local Jewish community organizations to mobilize volunteers and identify potential community events to which survivors might be invited/hosted
• Engage in professional and prompt communication with all stakeholders
• Maintain accurate volunteer records in Galaxy Digital system with support from JFSSD Community and Volunteer Engagement team
• Manage data entered by volunteers for care management and reporting purposes
• Prepare monthly reports on volunteer engagement and support as required for Claims Conference and JFSSD impact reports
• Observe and enforce all JFSSD and program policies and procedures, especially as they relate to HIPAA, Claims Conference, Volunteer Management (background checks, DMV checks, etc.)
• Perform other duties as required, assigned or requested
• Attend socialization events where volunteers are present

Skills/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Knowledge of Jewish community and culture, specifically regarding Jewish Holocaust survivors
• Knowledge of and experience working with Jewish communal organizations in Orange County
• Ability to represent the agency and the Holocaust survivor programs to the Jewish community and the community at large
• Experience working in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and client/volunteer database systems to ensure accuracy of records and data
• Comfort using Zoom or similar tools to conduct virtual meetings and/or events
• Strong verbal & interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Patience in dealing with clients and family members (telephonically, electronically and/or in person)
• Ability to operate effectively and collaboratively as part of a work team
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate next steps

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• 1-2 years’ experience managing volunteers
• Experience working with aging and/or vulnerable populations, including understanding of PCTI approach
• Fluent or proficiency in Russian and/or European languages

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego:
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.