Overview

　　Seeking a Full Time Events and Volunteer Coordinator to join our Buffalo Area Services Team

　　Our Full Time opportunities offer:

　　Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time

　　Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

　　Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

　　Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee

　　Long Term Disability Insurance

　　Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

　　Flexible Spending Account

　　Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

　　Christmas Bonus

　　SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

　　The Volunteer & Red Kettle Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining an exemplary program to provide stewardship, recognition, involvement and engagement of corporate, religious, academic groups, as well as individual donors of time and financial support. The goal of the position is to have The Salvation Army be the donor experience of choice when volunteering in the community. This position’s success should ultimately result in donors of time and/or funds, with a deeper engagement and commitment to the Salvation Army’s mission. They will additionally work to coordinate the Greater Buffalo Red Kettle effort by securing volunteers (individuals, groups, school & college groups, families and businesses) to man collection sites at Greater Buffalo area stores/malls. The position is a key contributor to the success of the Red Kettle effort, which raises money for the many programs of The Salvation Army of Greater Buffalo. Additionally, the Events and Volunteer Coordinator will brainstorm, coordinate and implement special fundraising events, including but not limited to: The Red Kettle Open golf tournament, The Red Kettle Luncheon and Buffalo’s Most Amazing Race – all key fund raisers and community volunteer engagement opportunities. A comprehensive marketing plan will be developed for each event, in conjunction with the Strategic Development Plan and Long-Range BAS Strategic Plan, including PR and community relations.

　　Responsibilities

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Make contact with volunteers in writing, by phone and in person so as to maintain a full complement of bell ringers

　　Develop new relationships with companies, schools and organizations that are willing to provide volunteer workers

　　Assist Corps Officers in securing any and all other workers as needed

　　Contact all stores and kettle sites to secure those locations, once national contracts are approved.

　　Serve as the liaison between the kettle site personnel and Corps officers

　　Develop and maintain a database of all participating workers and groups, using the existing SalesForce database

　　Maintain the scheduling database, Red Kettle Worker, for volunteers

　　Work with drivers and supervisors on the daily schedule

　　Explore various ways to increase kettle income

　　Secure, schedule and follow-up, in writing, with volunteer(s)/groups confirming and outlining their participation, including dates, times, locations, dress code, policies, restrictions, expectations, etc.

　　Report the progress of the kettle campaign, including information on number of volunteers, hours served, amounts collected from the kettles and any information on special activities in conjunction with the Kettle campaign

　　Prepare a comprehensive, detailed summary report at the conclusion of the campaign

　　Prepare and send thank-you letters to all volunteers and groups participating in all volunteer experiences

　　Provide, as needed and directed, assistance to other Christmas programs

　　Perform all duties related to Volunteer Coordinator

　　Develop and maintain a listing of Volunteer: names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses

　　Keep volunteers informed of activities via the US mail, telephone and email

　　Supervise all seasonal volunteers for the Toy Shop, Christmas & Thanksgiving Dinners and Sponsored families *NOTE: Must be in attendance for Holiday dinners

　　Keep and categorize volunteer specialties

　　Update and maintain the volunteer tab on the website

　　Respond to inquiries from the website

　　Process volunteer opportunities applications including the processing of back ground checks for sensitive areas

　　Record and keep track of all volunteer activities and hours

　　Coordinate all aspects of the Special Events promoting the agency

　　Plan and execute special events in conjunction with the Director of Development, Event Committee and/or Advisory Board. This includes strategizing for growth, expanding sponsorships and attendance

　　Arrange public appearances, promoting the events, to increase awareness of The Salvation Army, its mission and services

　　Coordinate all 3rdparty event activities

　　Provide coordination of volunteers for the weekly Street Feeding Program

　　Perform other assignments and/or kettle related projects as requested or required by the Development Director

　　Show enthusiasm, loyalty and belief in the work of The Salvation Army

　　Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned

　　Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

　　Qualifications

　　SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

　　· Experience as a volunteer helpful.

　　· Excellent oral and written communication skills, listening skills and interviewing skills.

　　· Ability to plan and organize activities within the agency’s framework, work in collaboration with administration and to delegate work as necessary.

　　· Leadership skills with the ability to understand what motivates a volunteer.

　　· Capacity for risk-taking, creative thinking and innovative ideas.

　　· Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with volunteer tracking and/or database software desired.

　　· Valid driver’s license required that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.

　　· Accessible vehicle.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo

　　Job ID 2024-12280

　　Category Social Services

　　Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated hourly rate

　　Compensation Min USD $22.36/Hr.

　　Compensation Max USD $22.36/Hr.

　　Type Regular Full-Time