Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

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Position Title: Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, results-driven individual to join our team as a Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone committed to fostering community engagement, recruiting volunteers, and ensuring that South Project has the human resources needed to fulfill its mission of empowering young mothers. As the Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator, you will play a key role in developing strategies to attract, onboard, and retain volunteers, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and values.

We’re looking for a passionate, results-driven individual with:

• Proven experience in volunteer recruitment, human resources, or community engagement, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with potential volunteers and community partners.
• Knowledge of best practices in volunteer management, recruitment strategies, and onboarding processes.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage volunteer recruitment initiatives, balancing both short-term and long-term objectives.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for volunteers, ensuring that all feel valued and empowered to contribute to the organization's mission.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and engage in strategic planning.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience serving in a leadership role or working within a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with volunteer retention strategies and creating volunteer engagement programs.
• Strong networking skills with connections to community organizations, potential volunteers, or local leaders.
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by underserved populations and a passion for supporting them.
• A background in communications, public relations, or marketing to support volunteer outreach and engagement efforts.