Volunteer & Serve Team Assistant

Vestavia Hills; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Job summary

Grace Klein Community in Hoover, AL seeks a motivated Volunteer and Serve Team Assistant to support recruitment, organization, and management of volunteers and Serve Teams. The role focuses on engagement, training, and empowering volunteers to make a positive impact within the community.

The position requires strong communication and organizational skills. It includes coordinating weekend serve teams, maintaining records, and assisting with reporting in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination or community engagement is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Spanish-speaking / bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Recruitment Support: Assist in recruiting volunteers from diverse backgrounds and skills.
• Volunteer Onboarding and Training Assistance: Communicate volunteer expectations and provide materials.
• Volunteer Coordination Support: Schedule volunteers for shifts and manage communications.
• Serve Team Support: Help identify opportunities for specialized serve teams and lead weekend serves when needed.
• Data Management Assistance: Maintain volunteer records and assist with reports.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Spanish speaking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A full-time, hourly-paid position, with 2 weeks of accrued vacation.
40 hours per week, with a 90-day probationary period.
Location address: 2652 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Hoover, AL 35216

Our most important function is as a ministry. People come FIRST. No matter what task is at hand, we do everything in our power to make a place for everyone. We stop and listen, we pray, and we help encourage gifts, skills, and purpose. We foster relationships with people where they are, whether in abundance or crisis.

Our vision comes down to the basics of the early church: “We all have a need; we all have something to give. If we all share what we have, we all have what we need.” Grace Klein Community ? Website

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Position Overview

Grace Klein Community is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Volunteer and Serve Team Assistant to support the Volunteer and Serve Team Coordinator in recruiting, organizing, and managing volunteers and Serve Teams. The Assistant will play a key role in ensuring volunteers are engaged, equipped, and empowered to make a positive impact within our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Recruitment Support
• Assist in implementing strategies to recruit volunteers from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
• Support outreach efforts through social media, community events, and volunteer fairs to attract potential volunteers.
• Create Instagram stories daily of quick interviews with volunteers and staff to help tell the story.
• Take pictures of day-to-day operations with volunteers serving and post to the FeedBHM Hoover WhatsApp group.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator to promote volunteer opportunities and raise awareness of Grace Klein Community’s mission.
• Volunteer Onboarding and Training Assistance
• Clearly communicate volunteer expectations upon arrival to ensure everyone understands their role and tasks for the day.
• Offer volunteers relevant Grace Klein Community materials based on their interests.
• Support efforts to keep volunteer guidelines and expectations clearly posted and up to date at onsite locations.
• Volunteer Coordination Support
• Assist in scheduling volunteers for shifts and assignments based on organizational needs.
• Help maintain communication with volunteers through WhatsApp regarding updates and opportunities.
• Support efforts to foster a positive and supportive volunteer environment.
• Serve Team Support
• Support the Coordinator in identifying opportunities for specialized serve teams.
• Lead weekend serve teams as needed.
• Maintain updated Serve Team forms with the current needs of locations.
• Data Management Assistance
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer information and hours.
• Assist in generating reports and analytics to evaluate volunteer engagement.
• FeedBHM Hoover and Liberty Drive-thru Operations
• Assist with coordinating and leading volunteers supporting FeedBHM Hoover operations.
• Guide volunteers in placing rescued food items in appropriate storage locations.
• Support volunteers in correctly packing food items and boxes for distribution.
• Assist with volunteer coordination during Liberty Drive-Thru operations.
• Assist volunteers in food preservation processes, including inspecting produce and sorting items.
• Ensure flowers are consolidated and prepared for transport.
• Engage volunteers in making flower arrangements for Love Does efforts.
• Support the Love Does initiative by ensuring designated items are set aside and branded.
• Assist with logging incoming donation items and communicating with the COH team.
• Help ensure smooth workflow during volunteer shifts.
• Engage volunteers in completing end-of-day cleaning and reset tasks.
• Help ensure food handling areas remain organized and compliant with sanitation expectations.
• Work Environment & Maintenance
• All staff are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of their workspace, including:
• Basic daily tidying and organization
• Taking out trash and recyclables
• Ensuring shared equipment is left clean after use
• Reporting maintenance or sanitation concerns
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for volunteers and guests

Qualifications

• Previous experience in volunteer coordination or community engagement is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Passion for community service and empowering others.
• Spanish-speaking / bilingual preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to assist with evening or weekend volunteer activities.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Additional Postings available from Grace Klein Community