Volunteer Engagement Coordinator - Best Foot Forward Foundation

Best Foot Forward is a nonprofit based in Boca Raton, serving at-risk and foster students throughout Palm Beach County. We are looking for a Volunteer Engagement Coordinator to join our incredible team!

The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will play a vital role in our nonprofit, responsible for recruiting, organizing and retaining volunteers. They will ensure that are volunteers stay involved and that our projects are completed as needed.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) salaried position with some work from home flexibility.

Best Foot Forward is a growing agency with an exceptional work environment. We offer generous PTO, dental and vision insurance, medical insurance, a 401K plan and other benefits. This is a salaried position, amount commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Onboarding:
  • Oversee initial volunteer screening and process applications
  • Develop and facilitate volunteer orientation sessions to familiarize new volunteers with our organization's mission, values, and policies
  • Provide support to volunteers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill their roles effectively

• Volunteer Management:
  • Maintain accurate records of volunteer information, including contact details, availability, and volunteer interests
  • Coordinate volunteer schedules and assignments, ensuring that all volunteer roles are filled and adequately supported
  • Regularly communicate with volunteers to provide updates, gather feedback, and recognize their contributions
  • Track all volunteer hours and create reports
  • Manage volunteer software system

• Volunteer Engagement and Recognition:
  • Develop and implement strategies to foster a sense of belonging and community among volunteers
  • Plan and organize volunteer appreciation events, recognition programs, and other initiatives to celebrate and thank volunteers for their dedication and hard work

• Volunteer pictures and videos
  • Ensure pictures and/or videos are taken of all volunteers throughout the year
  • Manage pictures and videos by naming, uploading and organizing them

• Agency Support:
  • Assist Program Organizer and Events & Special Projects Coordinator with the coordination and execution of events, projects, and activities, leveraging volunteer support where appropriate
  • Involved with organization and execution of individual and group projects
    
    
• General
  
  • Complete additional tasks as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in volunteer management, recruitment, or coordination preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with volunteer management software preferred
• Commitment to the mission and values of our organization
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

If you are excited about the opportunity to join our dynamic team, please submit your resume, along with your salary requirements, to dellman@bestfoot.org.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills and experience align with our agency's goals!