Volunteer Coordinator

Literacy Achieves; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Literacy Achieves is on the lookout for a dynamic Volunteer Coordinator to lead recruitment and training efforts. This pivotal role involves engaging with the community to attract volunteers for Adult ESL classes, managing their experience, and continuously improving training initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to the mission of transforming lives through literacy.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to mission and values of changing lives through literacy.
• Positive, enthusiastic personality.
• High standards of performance, quality, credibility, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community, colleges, and businesses to attract volunteers.
• Manage communication and experience for prospective and current volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer training and scheduling.

Skills

Community engagement

Adult learning skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job Summary

Literacy Achieves is seeking a dynamic and experienced Volunteer Coordinator to lead our volunteer recruitment and training efforts as the organization approaches 30 years of service in the Dallas community.

The ideal candidate will use their community engagement and adult learning skills to attract, recruit, and train the volunteers that power Literacy Achieves' Adult ESL classes. Volunteers are vital to Literacy Achieves - which means your position is as well!

We will count on you to lead the organization in recruiting volunteers, matching them to classes, coordinating their training with help from program managers, and providing ongoing support and learning opportunities. The ideal candidate is energized by meeting new people, attending community events, and organizing adult learning experiences. They are confident working with technology and approach their work with a spirit of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Engage with community, colleges, faith partners, businesses, and the Literacy Achieves board of directors to attract and obtain new volunteers to serve adult programs and to have enough volunteers each semester.

Manage communication with all prospective and current volunteers

Manage the volunteer experience, from first inquiry, to placement, then stewardship, and beyond

Manage volunteer scheduling to ensure adequate coverage

Maintain excellent records of key volunteer data

Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to mission and core values of changing lives through literacy

Positive, enthusiastic personality

Effective problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Organized and able to manage priorities effectively

Demonstrated ability to provide patience and respect within culturally diverse settings

High standards of performance, quality, credibility, and integrity

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint