Volunteer Programs & Community Engagement Lead

Harvest Hope Food Bank; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Annual Leave

Career development resources

Job summary

Harvest Hope Food Bank is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator for its Upstate (Greenville) Branch. This full-time role focuses on recruiting and coordinating volunteers, managing food drive partners, and representing the organization at community events.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years in volunteer coordination or nonprofit operations, with strong communication and organizational skills, plus willingness to travel within the service area and lift up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in volunteer coordination, community engagement, nonprofit operations, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and events in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to motivate and guide diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Clear articulation of Harvest Hope Food Bank's mission.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, schedules, and coordinates volunteers to support warehouse operations, community food distributions, emergency food pantries, special events, and in-office needs.
• Maintains relationships with current volunteer groups, corporate partners, schools, faith communities, advocacy groups and individual volunteers.
• Identifies and secures new volunteer partners to ensure adequate volunteer coverage.
• Coordinates and conducts volunteer orientations and provides on-site support for volunteer activities.
• Supervises volunteer groups during service activities, including corporate, family, and special-needs groups.
• Assists with developing and maintaining volunteer position descriptions.
• Supports volunteer recognition and appreciation efforts.
• Maintains accurate volunteer records and tracking information.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvest Hope Food Bank is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator for its Upstate (Greenville) Branch. This full-time role focuses on recruiting and coordinating volunteers, managing food drive partners, and representing the organization at community events.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and 3+ years in volunteer coordination or nonprofit operations, with strong communication and organizational skills, plus willingness to travel within the service area and lift up to