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HandsOn Connect Community Coordinator HandsOn South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time From $40,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Salesforce Cloud Newsletters (communication methods) CRM system proficiency Productivity software
Full Job Description Position Summary:
As the local leader in the development and production of community service opportunities for individuals, groups, and corporate teams, HandsOn South Florida engage anywhere from 1 to 1,000+ people in active and meaningful volunteer service that effects positive change in our South Florida community on a single day. Reporting directly to the Chief Programs Officer, the HandsOn Connect Community Coordinator will be responsible for supporting positive outcomes of capacity-building volunteer referrals for our partner nonprofits. The HandsOn Connect Community Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of volunteer inquiries and the Salesforce HandsOn Connect database, while ensuring capacity-building volunteer needs of our partner nonprofits are met by executing effective community outreach strategies. Attention to detail and a high level of organization are a must. This position requires creativity, initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision, willingness to work irregular hours when needed, and a serious can-do attitude.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound inquiries from community members and nonprofit partners. Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit partners to support volunteer engagement and organizational capacity. Recruit, onboard, and support nonprofit partners in posting and managing volunteer opportunities through HandsOn Connect. Conduct site visits, as needed, to assess partner needs, identify volunteer opportunities, and strengthen relationships. Collaborate with program managers to connect nonprofit partners with skilled volunteers, Volunteer Leaders, and other volunteer resources. Follow up with nonprofit partners to evaluate volunteer engagement, address concerns, and identify opportunities for continued collaboration. Coordinate outreach and communications with volunteers and nonprofit partners through email, phone, newsletters, social media, and other channels. Maintain HandsOn South Florida's calendar of volunteer opportunities and ensure opportunities are current and accurately represented. Create and manage service opportunities that address community needs ands and meaningfully engage volunteers.
Responsibilities of All HandsOn Staff:
Ability to represent HandsOn South Florida at meetings and on working groups, as appropriate Provide exceptional onsite day of service project management. This will require the ability to demonstrate project components to volunteers, so basic construction or artistic skills will be useful. Provide support for additional duties as necessary.
Position Requirements:
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning web-based platforms including Salesforce. Need to be able to lift and move supplies and equipment and perform physical tasks at - and leading up to - service projects. Valid FL driver's license (or willingness to obtain a license) for travel to project sites throughout South Florida.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Demonstrated passion for community service. A team player who can also work independently AND have fun! Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Focused multi-tasking abilities with strong workload and time management skills. Open to new ideas and capable of generating alternatives when faced with challenges. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Confidence that is balanced by an ability to exercise good judgment. Professional demeanor in person, in virtual meetings, and in email communications.
