Volunteer Coordinator

Job DetailsJob Location: Jefferson City, MO 65101Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator  

Travel Requirements: Moderate 

Status: Full Time  

Supervisor: Volunteer Supervisor  

Location: 

Direct Reports: N/A 

 

 

About CMFCAA 

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.  

 

Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.  

 

Position Summary  

The primary job duty of the Volunteer Department is to integrate volunteers with a passion for our mission and the families we serve. We must be Stewards of our support, be it in time, talent, or treasure. Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for all aspects of event coordination and planning. They will be a strong advocate for our foster care education and community outreach efforts.   

 

Essential Functions/Job Expectations 



Develop continuing education opportunities to deepen volunteers’ understanding of all aspects of CMFCAA   





Recruit, engage, and retain volunteers for appropriate program activities   





Participate in public presentations of CMFCAA programs and services   





Able to work independently and be self-motivated   





Develop, maintain, and update key elements of the volunteer program, including creating detailed written job descriptions of all volunteer positions   





Schedule volunteer orientation and training for new and incoming volunteers   





Manage the volunteer onboarding and schedule to fill all operational needs   





Proactively build relationships within the community to develop new partnerships   





Maintain volunteer database for reporting purposes   





Communicate with all departments of the organization to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers   





Keep all volunteers informed about CMFCAA and opportunities for involvement   





Ensure volunteers are satisfied by creating a healthy work environment   





Maintain files, records, applications, and other data concerning the volunteer program   





Write and publish guidelines, best practices, and procedures for the volunteer program   





Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities   





Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others   





Other duties as assigned   





Travel is required for some programs/events held within the service counties. There is up to 50% travel with this position   





Evenings, nights, and some weekend work may be required   



 

Core Competencies 



Time Management 





Customer focus 





Teamwork and cooperation 





Resourcefulness 





Flexibility 





Commitment 





Decision making 



 

Qualifications/Credentials 



Bachelor’s Degree in a human service-related field is preferred    





1-year experience in a human service-related field    





Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation    





Proficiency in Microsoft Office (mostly Word and Excel)     





Able to be trained quickly (specifically on Mac systems)    





Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work    





Attention to detail and problem-solving skills    





Excellent written and verbal communication skills     





Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task    





Exceptional interpersonal skills and public  





Valid Driver’s License Required 





Reliable transportation Required 





Background checks Required 



 

Salary


Salary starts at $41,200 commensurate with education and experience


Benefits 



Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents 





Aflac  





25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners   





3% Match of a 401k  





15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday  





8 hours Annual Leave a month  





8 hours Sick Leave a month  





Mileage reimbursement at federal rate    





Usage of Company Vehicle  





$250 Wellness Benefit  





Casual Dress 





Employee Assistance Program  


Qualifications