VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Baby2Baby; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baby2Baby seeks a Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator to manage daily volunteer sessions, coordinate offsite events and support outreach programs in Los Angeles. The role requires strong communication, organization and initiative, with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced non-profit environment.

The position is based at 5830 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016, and includes on-site work in office and warehouse settings, with some weekend events.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent oral communication with donors, sponsors, volunteers and partners.
• Strong organizational, time-management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead projects independently.
• Highly personable and able to build relationships with diverse populations.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Slides/Drive/Calendar) and Canva.
• Committed to Baby2Baby’s mission and volunteerism.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Leads daily volunteer sessions, including setup, facilitation, troubleshooting and breakdown.
• Acts as point person during sessions, ensuring a positive volunteer experience.
• Trains volunteers and educated groups on Baby2Baby’s mission and programs.
• Coordinates materials for special projects and offsite events.
• Supports additional community engagement efforts, including holiday and back-to-school programs.
• Interacts with volunteer groups, coordinating pre-session logistics and post-session follow-up.
• Maintains online recruiting platforms and scheduling systems.
• Tracks and analyzes volunteer participation.
• Coordinates volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Attends mission-related community fairs and events.
• On-site involvement at Baby2Baby events across Los Angeles; some weekends may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Organization & time management

Initiative & leadership

People skills

Independent & collaborative

Creative thinking

Google Workspace & Canva

Volunteerism passion

Spanish a plus

Tools

Google Workspace

Canva

Jobbeschreibung

Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports to – Manager, Volunteer & Community Engagement

Organization Overview

Baby2Baby is a non-profit organization that provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and the basic necessities that every child deserves, serving more than one million children across all 50 states. The organization has distributed over half a billion items in the past 15 years to children in homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, foster care, hospitals and school districts as well as children who have lost everything in the wake of disaster. The organization’s success has been propelled forward by its industry-leading model that is redefining what it means to operate a non-profit with a seamless integration of impact, innovation, and influence, which earned them praise from TIME Magazine as one of 2023’s most influential companies and recognition as the #1 non-profit on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies List. To learn more about Baby2Baby please visit www.baby2baby.org.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Volunteer and Community Engagement, the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator will support all day-to-day activities of Baby2Baby’s volunteer program and community outreach initiatives. This is a full-time position responsible for leading volunteer sessions, coordinating special projects and offsite events, tracking and analyzing data, preparing materials for donation, and supporting broader community engagement efforts.

Given the nature of the work, candidates must excel at working both independently and in collaboration with others. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in social environments while also being comfortable taking initiative and leading projects independently. This role requires a highly organized, adaptable and solutions-oriented individual who is comfortable making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator will work Monday – Friday at Baby2Baby’s HQ at 5830 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016. The work is performed in both office and warehouse settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads daily volunteer sessions, including set up, facilitation, troubleshooting and breakdown.
• Serves as the point person during volunteer sessions, helping make real-time decisions and ensuring a positive volunteer experience.
• Trains volunteers and educated groups on Baby2Baby’s mission and programs.
• Coordinates preparation and organization of materials for special projects and offsite volunteer events.
• Supports and cross-trains in additional community engagement efforts, including holiday programs, back to school efforts, responsive programming, community events and the internship program.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for volunteer groups by coordinating pre-session communications, confirming logistics and providing post-session follow-up.
• Maintains online recruiting platforms and scheduling systems.
• Tracks and analyzes volunteer participation.
• Coordinates volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Researches and attends mission-related community fairs/events.
• On-site involvement at Baby2Baby events, distributions, sponsorship activations, and volunteer sessions across Los Angeles, etc. Some events may occur on the weekend.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant professional experience.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50lbs and standing for extended periods of time.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to speak professionally, publicly, and confidently to donors, sponsors, volunteers and community partners.
• Strong organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to adapt quickly and problem-solves under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make thoughtful decisions independently and lead projects.
• Highly personable and energized by working with diverse populations and building relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and an artistic eye.
• Proficient on Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive and Calendar) and Canva.
• Commitment to Baby2Baby’s mission and passion for volunteerism and community engagement.
• Spanish speaking highly preferred.

This role’s salary range is between $22-$26/hr. Actual salary is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to your relevant skills, qualifications, and years of experience.

Other

Baby2Baby is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. We have made diverse thinking a priority in order to keep our organization in touch with the needs of families in our program and to help hold us accountable to those we serve. Our organization strives for diversity, from the children we serve to our board and staff, not only in race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and religion but also in cultural background and life experiences.