Volunteer Involvement Program Manager

People Working Cooperatively, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

People Working Cooperatively, Inc. seeks a skilled coordinator to lead its Volunteer Involvement Program, helping low-income seniors and people with disabilities stay safe at home.

You will manage direct-service volunteers, schedule repair work, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure project success. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, safety, and quality of services provided to PWC clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in project management and direct repair services.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities of direct-service volunteers and coordinate repair and maintenance in clients' homes.
• Schedule volunteer services and follow up to ensure quality.
• Support agency-wide volunteer events as a member of committees (Prepare Affair, Repair Affair, ToolBelt Ball).
• Supervise projects and manage volunteers of various backgrounds, ages and skill levels.
• Identify and assess service projects for volunteers and develop scope of work and material/equipment lists.
• Provide thorough assessments and scopes of work for Repair Affair groups.
• Coordinate with other PWC managers/departments to address housing issues beyond volunteers.
• Execute emergency repair projects and coordinate project execution with PWC managers/departments.
• Conduct administrative review, quality control and final project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Volunteer coordination

Repair coordination

Education

HS Diploma

Construction experience

Job description

Position Overview

Fulfill the mission of PWC’s Volunteer Involvement Program to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities stay safe and healthy at home. Provide direct-service opportunities for community volunteers by coordinating home repair and maintenance services to PWC clients.

• Manage the activities of direct-service volunteers, including weekly volunteers, episodic group volunteers, and regular weekend groups by coordinating repair and maintenance services in the homes of PWC clients.
• Schedule volunteer services, conduct follow-ups, and ensure the quality of the services provided meets PWC’s standards.
• Support agency-wide volunteer events as a member of the Prepare Affair, Repair Affair, and ToolBelt Ball Committees.
• Work directly with volunteers - supervise projects and manage the efforts of volunteers of various backgrounds, ages and skill levels.
• Identify and assess service projects for volunteers, develop scope of work and material/equipment lists.
• Provide thorough assessments and scopes of work to be assigned to groups as part of PWC’s annual Repair Affair.
• Coordinate with other PWC managers/departments to address housing issues beyond volunteer scope.
• Execute emergency repair projects and coordinate project execution with various PWC managers/departments.
• Conduct administrative review, quality control and final project closeout.

Essential Job Objectives

• Manage the activities of direct-service volunteers, including weekly volunteers, episodic group volunteers, and regular weekend groups by coordinating repair and maintenance services in the homes of PWC clients.
• Schedule volunteer services, conduct follow-ups, and ensure the quality of the services provided meets PWC’s standards.
• Support agency-wide volunteer events as a member of the Prepare Affair, Repair Affair, and ToolBelt Ball Committees.
• Work directly with volunteers - supervise projects and manage the efforts of volunteers of various backgrounds, ages and skill levels.
• Identify and assess service projects for volunteers, develop scope of work and material/equipment lists.
• Provide thorough assessments and scopes of work to be assigned to groups as part of PWC’s annual Repair Affair.
• Coordinate with other PWC managers/departments to address housing issues beyond volunteer scope.
• Execute emergency repair projects and coordinate project execution with various PWC managers/departments.
• Conduct administrative review, quality control and final project closeout.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Description

Position Overview

Fulfill the mission of PWC’s Volunteer Involvement Program to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities stay safe and healthy at home. Provide direct-service opportunities for community volunteers by coordinating home repair and maintenance services to PWC clients.

Essential Job Objectives

• Manage the activities of direct-service volunteers, including weekly volunteers, episodic group volunteers, and regular weekend groups by coordinating repair and maintenance services in the homes of PWC clients.
• Schedule volunteer services, conduct follow-ups, and ensure the quality of the services provided meets PWC’s standards.
• Support agency-wide volunteer events as a member of the Prepare Affair, Repair Affair, and ToolBelt Ball Committees.
• Work directly with volunteers - supervise projects and manage the efforts of volunteers of various backgrounds, ages and skill levels.
• Identify and assess service projects for volunteers, develop scope of work and material/equipment lists.
• Provide thorough assessments and scopes of work to be assigned to groups as part of PWC’s annual Repair Affair.
• Coordinate with other PWC managers/departments to address housing issues beyond volunteer scope.
• Execute emergency repair projects and coordinate project execution with various PWC managers/departments.
• Conduct administrative review, quality control and final project closeout.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in project management and direct repair services.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Education And/or Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with construction activities required.
• Preferred experience with nonprofit sector and working with disadvantaged households.

Other Skills/Abilities & Functions

• Interest in meeting the housing needs of low-income residents to help them stay safe and healthy at home.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in developing technical skills related to PWC services.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfort in representing the agency to outside groups.
• Ability to manage time and maintain appropriate records.

Physical Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close and distant vision is required.
• Frequent standing, stooping, walking, bending, crawling, lifting of medium to heavy objects, engaging in construction work.

Ability to drive to various locations and operate PWC service vehicles.

Work Environment

• Field/construction work and office environment.