Volunteer Engagement Architect

You made it here! So, what is it?

Empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. That’s the mission, how will you drive it?

• You’ll participate in the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment strategies; manage active recruitment of volunteers and assess effectiveness
• You’ll build and maintain relationships with key volunteers, both individual and corporate groups.
• You’ll present innovative ideas to drive volunteer engagement and recruitment and have the ability to work autonomously
• You’ll dive into record‑keeping of volunteer demographics and service hours, ensuring pinpoint accuracy for funding requests, legal obligations, and strategic planning endeavors.
• Your role involves constant engagement, ensuring our web info is spot‑on, and seizing social media chances to connect with volunteers.
• You’ll conduct orientations and assist staff with volunteer training, excellence in speaking is a must.
• You’ll participate in the development and implementation of Volunteer Services initiatives
• You’ll educate potential volunteers on opportunities to serve our mission
• You’ll coordinate volunteer appreciation events and activities
• You’ll raise staff awareness of the role and function of volunteers; create and maintain volunteer position descriptions, policies and procedures as required
• You’ll consult with program leaders to identify / develop volunteer engagement activities. You’ll administer applicable background checks for volunteers as required
• You’ll cultivate relationships with Partner Agencies and facilitate their volunteer needs
• You’ll cultivate and establish relationships with corporations and community organizations
• You’ll manage volunteer activity at TAFB sponsored distributions and provide on‑site direction
• You’ll ensure TAFB safety procedures are observed and followed in all volunteer activities
• Lastly, you’ll support, as needed, other members of the External Affairs Team, including assisting with events and/or volunteer recruitment for events.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree and two-three years of volunteer coordination experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Technical Proficiencies:
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledge of social media platforms and volunteer databases
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to speak effectively with diverse audiences;
  Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints in a tactful and helpful manner
• Other
  
  Competencies:
  
  Ability to coordinate and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles; ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; compassion for TAFB mission

Main Campus: 2600 Cullen St. Fort Worth, Texas

• You’ll work in an office environment and, on occasion, may work in warehouse or at outdoor events
• This position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
• Occasional travel in service areas; must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Don’t worry, you’ll be reimbursed for mileage
• Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability