BASIC INFORMATION
Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Travel Requirements: Moderate
Status: Full Time
Supervisor: Volunteer Supervisor
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Direct Reports: 0
ABOUT CMFCAA
The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, & 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.
Founded in 2007 by a former foster youth, foster parents, and adoptive parents, the CMFCAA is a community service organization that provides for the needs of foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship youth and families. What began as a small support group has grown into a multifaceted organization that provides direct support, education, services and advocacy to foster and adoptive families in a 24-county central Missouri region.
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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Health insurance benefit 90/10
- Dental and Vision options 100% covered
- Aflac
- 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan
- 3% Match of a Simple IRA (after qualifying time period)
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- Usage of Company Vehicle (provided complete and clear driving background has been submitted)