Traveling Volunteer Coordinator - Baltimore, United States - Maryland Nonprofits

Description

Position:
Traveling Volunteer Coordinator

Employment Type:
Contract, Fulltime

Reporting To:

Impact TeamLocation: Baltimore based; 75% travelCompensation: $20 per hourDuration: May 20- Aug ABOUT BREAK A DIFFERENCE Break A Differences (BAD) mission is to strategically engage individuals and institutions through service to make positive impacts in communities and in those who serve.

As a nonprofit, we accomplish this by engaging corporations in large-scale service projects, preparing skilled leaders to serve on nonprofit boards, expanding the volunteer service capacity for nonprofits, and partnering with organizations to engage college students in week-long immersive service trips, otherwise known as Alternative Breaks.

As a Baltimore-based nonprofit, were excited to make positive impacts in Baltimore and across the country.

POSITION SUMMARY Volunteer Coordinators (VCs) support single or multi-day volunteer events, ensuring that volunteers have a positive experience while delivering a meaningful impact in the community.

Volunteer Coordinators must be able to collaborate in addition to completing individual tasks assigned. The scope of work varies significantly because our service projects are designed case-by-case based on our clients needs. Therefore, VCs must be adaptable to various working environments. Full engagement and support of these projects, regardless of individual duties are essential to service event success.

Interested applicants who wish to gain skills in volunteer management non-profit leadership, grow their network in US cities, and make a difference through volunteerism are encouraged to apply.

Although Volunteer Coordinators work together as a team, you will be assigned a specialty role based on your skill set.

Please view the types of Volunteer Coordinator roles below.

Corporate Engagement (Lead / Support)Provide service project leadership and guidance; Ability to engage and motivate groups of volunteers; Strong organizational and communication skills and detail-orientedness are essential.

TransportTransport supplies to and from service projects; Comfortable driving and parking a cargo van/box truck in metropolitan areas; Ability to lift 35+ lbs and pack and unload vehicles.

ConstructionLead demolitions, monitor safety procedures, demonstrate and oversee general carpentry and power tool usage, and encourage and support volunteers.

OperationsOnsite Nonprofit assistance at our Baltimore warehouse office; Ability to lift heavy materials, organize supplies, and proficiency in Google Suite are desired.

Required Travel:
This position requires weekly travel via air and ground. Successful applicants will be issued a company credit card to cover all travel-related expenses. A per-dium rate can be negotiated upon an applicant's request.

Desired QualificationsBreak A Difference aims to engage a diverse group of contractors to make lasting positive impacts on the communities we serve.

Below is a list of our preferred qualificationsplease use this as a guide when considering to apply, but do not hesitate to contact us for clarifications or explanations:PreferencesRelative work or volunteer experience18 years of age or older, 21+ highly preferred to be eligible for our auto insuranceValid drivers licenseSuccessful completion of a background investigationAbility to provide excellent customer service to various constituentsAbility to learn and use designated online technologies (Google Apps, Wrike, Slack, GroupMe, etc)Ability to work with diverse constituencies, both internal and externalAbility to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervisionAbility to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activitiesAccess to personal laptop & smartphoneStrong organizational and communication skillsIs optimistic, energetic, vision-driven, and collaborativeWillingness to drive a cargo van/box truck to and from volunteer eventsAbility to assess and react to the needs of othersAdaptable in various working environmentsConstruction, gardening, painting and DIY skills are a plusAbility to lift 35+ lbs.

and load and unload event supplies from vehiclesHow to ApplyComplete Online Application: