New Life Church
Job Description
Job Title: Community Volunteer Coordinator
Accountable To: Pastor of Community
Status: Full Time (40 hours) Sunday - Thursday – Hourly non-exempt
Job Titles Supervised: All Volunteers
Purpose: To serve New Life Church by attracting, training, and mobilizing a large number of volunteers for every area of the Community team (Sections, Groups, Congregational Care)
Essential Responsibilities:
· Lead and oversee the process of attracting, training, and mobilizing volunteers for the Community Team.
· Develop, promote, and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization
· Survey department staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer assistance
· Maintain Volunteer Job Descriptions for each volunteer assignment
· Create a clear and compelling volunteer pathway that enables potential volunteers to be equipped and quickly placed in clearly defined roles
· Recruit, interview and place applicants in volunteer positions
· Work in ongoing and focused collaboration with Pastors of Sections, Groups & Congregational Care to ensure there is an abundance of trained and inspired volunteers ready to carry out the mission and vision of the Community Team.
· Meet regularly to give updates with Community Pastor
· Work with the Volunteer Director and the Creative Department to publicize opportunities for volunteers
· Plan recruiting events within the church to attract qualified candidates
· Meet regularly with the Community Associate Pastors — Sections, Groups, & Congregational Care
· Demonstrate intentionality in organizing and participating in volunteer recognition programs
· Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures, and Dream Team standards
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Community Team Handbook.
· Serve as host and hospitality for volunteer-related meetings and trainings
· Maintain accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation.
· Assist with financial reimbursements for volunteers as needed.
· Assist with the communication to groups of volunteers (Sections, Groups, Congregational Care, Ushers, etc.)
· Help to maintain current Fellowship One People lists and Groups for the purpose of communication with our volunteers.
· Demonstrate ongoing financial support of the ministries of New Life Church.
· Attend regular staff meetings and additional meetings when requested.
· Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment among our staff and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of New Life Church.
· Cooperate with the Community Pastor by performing any other duties when asked to do so.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or the equivalent, some college preferred.
Experience: Minimum 2 years administrative or related work experience.
Connection: Must be a current active member of New Life Church.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Strong computer skills, including familiarity, experience and ability to navigate and produce documents within a variety of software applications (MS Office Suite, databases, MS Outlook) and strong Internet researching skills.
· Strong organizational and office skills.
· Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions.
· Ability to perform basic arithmetical functions.
· Good analytical skills with the ability to extract data and draw conclusions.
· Ability to verbally communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels.
· Personable and helpful attitude.
· Ability to handle constantly changing priorities and demands.
· Excellent grammar and written communication skills.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and to complete projects with little guidance.
· Able to work well under pressure.
· Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
· Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Proficient with general office equipment such as scanners, copiers, calculators, fax machines, etc.
Testing: DISC Personality Profile and GiftQuest Spiritual Gifts Profile
Evaluation Method:
· Annual Staff Performance Appraisal
· Regularly scheduled oversight meetings with Community Pastor
Physical Requirements of Community Volunteer Coordinator
Frequency of Required Exposure/Use
Working Environment / Seldom / Occasional / FrequentCold (50o F or less) / X
Heat (90o F or more) / X
Gases/Fumes/Dust / X
Heights / X
Noise / X
Climbing (Stairs/Ladders) / X
Driving / X
Standing / X
Sitting / X
Walking / X
Bending / X
Work with Others / X
Working Alone / X
Crawling or Kneeling / X
Chemicals/Solvents / X
Repetitive Movements / X
Office Machines
Telephone / X
Facsimile (Fax) / X
Calculator / X
Computer/Mouse/Printer / X
Copier / X
Moving Heavy Items: / Seldom / Occasional / Frequent
Lifting/Lowering / Over 10# / 5# to 10#
Pushing / Over 10# / 5# to 10#
Reaching Over Shoulder / X
Reaching Forward / X
Carrying / 5# to 10#
Other Requirements: / Seldom / Occasional / Frequent
Visual Acuity: Near / X
Visual Acuity: Far / X
Color Discrimination / X
Hearing / X
Speech / X
Manual Dexterity / X
Eye-Hand Coordination / X
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principal job elements for making compensation and employment decisions.
I have read and understood the requirements for this position and I can perform the essential responsibilities for this position.
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