Volunteer Coordinator at IrisHouse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThe Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating signature Volunteer programs and activities to support the mission of Iris House in New York. The Volunteer Coordinator works with individual volunteers as well as corporate and community groups in coordination with the needs and operations of Iris House, under the supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS 1.    Maintain volunteer work records2.    Evaluate volunteers work3.    Organize volunteer recognition events and activities4.    Recruits and energizes volunteers5.    Management of volunteer relationships6.    Volunteer scheduling7.    Communicates with volunteers8.    Keeping volunteers informed9.    Maintains volunteer management software system10.  Organize volunteer training sessions11.  Volunteer applications12.  Volunteer appreciation13.  Coordinate activities to thank volunteers14.  Develop programs and projects for volunteers15.  Generate reports about volunteer work16.  Lead volunteers through orientation and training17.  Managing and organizing the volunteer database18.  Managing budgets and resources19.  Organizing events to attract new members20.  Recruit volunteers with various techniques   OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS·        Provide operational support for the Meal Program including serving meals to families, inventorying, and putting away donations·        Identify programs which volunteers are needed to educate the community and clients (i.e. home garden techniques).·        Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to understand and determine current and changing needs of the organization; prepare projects for volunteer groups·        Provide timely communication to the volunteer team and other internal stakeholders as needed related programs and key projects·        Create monthly volunteer newsletter·        Support recognition strategies for groups supporting the House; ranging from sending daily Thank You emails to supporting major events (e.g. Volunteer Recognition Awards dinner)·        Assist with annual volunteer fundraising events and other organization-related events·        Serve meals as needed·        Welcome new and returning volunteer groups to the House; lead tours, encourage and thank them, keep them connected to the mission through knowledge sharing on impact 1.    Shares on-call status with other staff members.       2.    Demonstrates teamwork and open communication. 3.    Performs other related duties as assigned. Company DescriptionWelcome to Iris House!Iris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.Iris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.To fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities.Company DescriptionWelcome to Iris House!\r\rIris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.\r\rIris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.\r\rTo fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities.