Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Volunteer Coordinator

BGH Foundation
Volunteer
Application Deadline: N/A
Nonprofit

Volunteer Coordinator 

Job description: The Volunteer Coordinator will be vital in overseeing volunteers' recruitment, training, and engagement. In this role, you can work closely with our dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure a positive and impactful experience for all involved.

Job responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding Support:

  • Actively recruit new volunteers through various channels, including social media platforms.
  • Manage and respond to volunteer inquiries received via social media channels.
  • Send welcome communications to new volunteers.

Social Media Collaboration:

  • Assist the Assistant Director of Volunteer Services in managing and maintaining the organization’s volunteer-related social media channels.
  • Collaborate on creating and posting updates, volunteer opportunities, success stories, and other relevant content to engage with potential and existing volunteers.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

  • Implement and manage a volunteer management system to automate and streamline the documentation and record-keeping process.
  • Coordinate volunteer documentation such as headshots and resumes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, human resources, or related field.
  • Experience in volunteer engagement or management.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Creativity in designing engagement initiatives.

Reports to: Director of Volunteer Services

People Department 

Volunteer team, Mentoring Team, Membership, Resume Review, Mock Interviews

Volunteer Coordinator – BGH has several volunteer positions and a lot of expressed interest for volunteers so it would be great if you’ve got experience or an interest in doing this.

Mentoring – BGH Foundation believes that in addition to having the skills, and training to join the cyber field that they need to know what to expect. BGH Foundation is creating a mentoring program to help connect aspiring Cybersecurity professionals to mentors in the field.

#CyberMentoringMonday social media campaign

Mentoring programs

Resume review – BGH Foundation is helping aspiring Cybersecurity professionals to get into the field by helping them structure their resumes and represent themselves in the best way to get past the Applicant Tracking Systems and in front of a hiring manager.

The people department of the BGH Foundation plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive and supportive community. They oversee various functions, such as the volunteer team, which recruits, trains, and manages volunteers who are essential to the organization's operations. The mentoring team provides guidance and support to both newcomers and existing members, fostering personal and professional growth. The membership team manages the recruitment, engagement, and retention of members, ensuring they feel connected and valued within the nonprofit community. Additionally, the people department offers resume review and mock interview services, helping members develop their career skills and increase their employability. Through these multifaceted initiatives, the people department contributes to creating a vibrant and collaborative environment, nurturing personal and professional development among the nonprofit's members and volunteers.