Job details
Salary $20 - $21 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
Description:
Mary’s place is hiring two site volunteer and event coordinators.
The site volunteer and event coordinator is the first point of contact for our on-site volunteers, will support all volunteer-driven programs and provide support for site-based program eventsThe role will work with individuals as well as corporate, organizational and faith groups as they volunteer time for various mary’s place activitiesAs well, this individual is responsible for helping to coordinate event activities at our various shelter sites such as the distribution of school supplies and holiday gifts to guestsThis individual enjoys working with and motivating others and has a heart toward service.
Valuing diversity and championing equity are core values at mary’s placeThis position requires critical thinking and analysis through a race equity lens, as well as demonstration of compassion, understanding and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests and community partners in a multi-racial and multi-cultural environment.
This is a full-time, hourly positionThe schedule for this position varies with events but will require evening and weekend hoursThe hourly range for this position is between $20 - $21 per hour doe.
This position works closely with shelter staff and reports to the volunteer engagement directorThis position does not supervise other staff.
Note: initially, both positions will be remote; however, one position will be tied to the south end shelters (burien and white center) and the other will be tied to our new shelter siteBoth positions should be prepared to travel between any/all of our shelter sites.
Key responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact between shelter staff, program staff, and shelter-based volunteers for mary’s place shelter sites
Provide a high level of service in greeting and supporting on-site volunteers
Ensure that all volunteers check in and record their hours correctly
Support in set up of volunteer support activities
Support the volunteer engagement team to seek out new sources of volunteer support in the community
Support the shelter staff in implementing on site events and activities.
Provide event logistics support before, during, and after on-site events
Collaborate with mary`s place staff to identify and fulfill volunteer support needs
Respond to requests for volunteer support within 48 hours
Assist the volunteer engagement team with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, services and activities for volunteers
Provide crisis management and set appropriate limits as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Skills/qualifications required
Aa degree or equivalent experience
Proven track record of providing excellent customer service
Experience working with volunteers
Valid washington state driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to get to sites throughout king county.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multi-task
Exposure to database management preferred, familiarity with volunteerhub a plus
Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented organization
Demonstrated success developing outstanding relationships with staff, partners, and volunteers
Computer competency: outlook and word required, excel and powerpoint preferred
Ability to proficiently speak, read, write, and understand english
Fluency in spanish, french, amharic, tigrinya, or other languages a plus
Exhibits compassion and empathy and works well with women, children, and families from all ethnic, social, economic, and sexual orientation and backgrounds
Ability to understand and maintain appropriate boundaries
Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and possesses a positive attitude and sense of humor, even under pressure
Willingness to perform other duties as required
Strong understanding of/commitment to the mary’s place mission of empowering women, children, and families to reclaim their lives
Physical requirements
Ability to converse with and listen to people in many different settings
Ability to use a computer and telephone, as well as other standard office equipment
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Ability to occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds
Work takes place in a social services environment where long periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required
Travel to program sites and meetings outside the site and around the county may be necessary on occasion
Ability to work in an environment where there may be animals present, including dogs
In compliance with the ada amendment act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the human resources department.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodationA qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the positionMary’s place will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship to mary’s place would result.
Details
In addition, mary`s place offers the following benefits to full-time staff:
Medical and dental insurance with the cost for core employee coverage paid at 100% by the company and competitive family rates
Basic life insurance of $50,000 at no cost to employee; option to buy up for additional coverage
403(b) plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% employee contributionEligible to participate upon hire; eligible for the match after first year of employment.
Unlimited use orca pass for a small deduction per pay period
10 days paid time off (pto) each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
10 days of sick time each calendar year (accrued by pay period)
10 days of flexible floating holidays each calendar year (accrued 40 hours on january 1st and 40 hours on july 1st)Prorated based on date of hire for first year of employment.
Employee assistance program
Mary’s place is an equal opportunity employer.
