Volunteer Manager

• Job Category Office
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

You're someone who people can rely on, and you're always there when they need a helping hand. You're looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has been an active affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International for more than 30 years. By building and preserving affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs, Habitat LA is transforming communities throughout Los Angeles County. Through access to affordable loans, housing counseling, down-payment assistance, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities, the organization has strengthened families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the region.

On average, the affiliate builds and renovates 100 homes in the Los Angeles region each year, ranking it among the largest affiliates nationwide.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) is seeking a Volunteer Manager that will assist with expanding our core volunteers program and Campus Chapter Program. They will help recruit, train, and cultivate long-term volunteers that wish to serve Habitat LA through construction, special events, restores, offices, and mor

Volunteer Engagement :
Create strategies to recruit and cultivate skilled volunteers via email and phone to participate in core volunteer programs, focusing on ReStore, Events, Site Host and Office.

• Program Development and Improvement:
  Develop strategies for Core Volunteer and Campus Chapter success through creating orientations, trainings, and establishing a retention + stewardship plans. Evaluate and research opportunities to improve department procedures.
• Administrative:
  Create welcome packets and update group events on Volunteer Hub for data tracking and stewardship. Responsible for writing monthly volunteer newsletter pieces.
• Events:
  Help coordinate the Annual Volunteer Appreciation event and support other large events throughout the year (groundbreakings, build days, playhouse builds, holiday gift baskets, Ameri Corps, etc

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, background check, and driving record check
• Must have access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, a valid CA Driver’s License, and meet the state-required amount of personal automobile liability insuranc
• Must have a reliable internet connection
• At least 2–3 years of experience in volunteer coordination, program management, community engagement, or a related role.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, engage, and retain volunteers.
• Experience developing volunteer orientations, training materials, and stewardship or recognition initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills, with the ability to build relationships with volunteers, students, staff, and community partners.
• Experience coordinating volunteer appreciation events, community events, or other large scale activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and volunteer or database-management systems; experience with Volunteer Hub is preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate volunteer records, track participation, and use data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments, including Construction, ReStore, Events, and administrative teams.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends based on volunteer programs and event schedules.