Position: Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator – Bilingual Preferred
About: The Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator conducts community outreach to educate and solicit support, especially co-sponsorships of newly arrived refugee families, from Lutheran and other congregations, religious organizations, and community groups. This position solicits, trains, and supports volunteers, interns, and service learners, and plans a variety of events to engage the receiving community in refugee resettlement.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience. Cross-cultural sensitivity and knowledge; high comfort level with public speaking; prior experience with volunteer and donation management or 1 or more years of community outreach and resource development experience; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet program requirements; experience with launching new programs and initiatives with proven success; recruiting and managing volunteers, interns, mentors, and tutors to meet program needs; experience with mitigating challenges and early intervention to promote positive outcomes; some understanding of refugee resettlement and/or immigration issues helpful but not required; ability to write clearly for reports and correspondence; computer skills in Word, Excel, and the use of email and other applications; must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide proof of auto liability insurance at the level of 100,000/300,000/100,000; demonstrates commitment to the mission, values, and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.
Benefits: dental insurance, paid time off
