Community Engagement Specialist

WHO WE ARE

Volunteers of America Colorado is a nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in-need transform their lives. Through more than 50 distinct human service programs, Volunteers of America changes the lives of more than 140,000 vulnerable Colorado ans each year. VOA services include housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other community support programs. Our work touches the mind, body, heart and ultimately the spirit of those we serve.

VOA integrates compassion with highly effective programs that build and strengthen communities.

VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

• Recruit, select, orient, and place individual and group volunteers in VOA Colorado programs throughout Southwest Colorado.
• Coordinate application processes, background checks, safety/confidentiality training, and Safehouse orientation for all volunteers.
• Lead and supervise volunteer-led activities for shelter guests, including maintenance, meal prep, and donation sorting.
• Maintain accurate volunteer data, including hours served, in compliance with legal and regulatory standards, using Salesforce.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, civic groups, faith communities, and schools to build a pipeline of engaged volunteers.
• Coordinate house and yard maintenance projects, and manage the service calendar involving providers, vendors, groups, and volunteers.
• Assist with grant reporting related to volunteer contributions and impact.
• Represent VOA Colorado in regional volunteer networks and community events to amplify program awareness and engagement.

• Directly supervises individual and group volunteers, ensuring clarity of roles, safety, and meaningful engagement.

• Requires lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds. Driving short distances is required.
• Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, Lifting (30 to 50 pounds), Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments.
• A combination of office and field work; flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move for long periods during events or projects (up to 10 hours).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for donation sorting or event setup.

• Full time
• Hourly, Typically M-F 8:00-4:30
• Weekends and evenings as needed (approx. 1x a month)

• Durango Community Shelter

$22.00-$24.00/hr non exempt

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR to begin the Interactive Process.

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• He…