Administration - CC - Volunteer Coordinator

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to work with the community, including Diocesan Parishes, schools, agencies and other community groups that share our mission to form partnerships, coordinate volunteers, and initiate partnerships that will help achieve agency goals.  This position requires the ability to work collaboratively and laterally across agency department, maintaining internal and external relationships and working with the public. As such it requires a polished business-like demeanor and professional appearance, which excludes unnatural hair color, conspicuous body art and facial piercings.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public relations, communications, theology, social services, liberal arts, or related field. Education plus experience working within Catholic organizations or volunteer management may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2 years’ experience in a related field. Prior involvement in community engagement, parish-based activities or Catholic organizations, and knowledge of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Knowledge of volunteer program principles and program evaluation techniques
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Completion of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state and local police records, or national sources such as FBI and E-Verify as required by funding agencies or determined necessary by Catholic Charities and results must be satisfactory to CCDBR, its representatives, employees, or agents as an essential requirement of employment.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to think strategically and creatively problem solve
• Strong organizational skills
• Skilled in planning as well as presentation and sales a plus
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and experience using CRM or similar database management platforms (Sign-Up Genius, Sustain, etc.).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all staff and external partners

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reading, writing, typing and seeing up to 7 hours/day. Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs., reaching above shoulder level, bending and gripping/grasping. Frequent repetitive movement of upper and lower extremities. Driving a motor vehicle is expected up to 50% of the time.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Occasional isolated conditions.
• When the agency responds to disasters, employees may be requested to perform duties outside of their primary responsibilities both in the office and at off-site locations. 

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Qualified applicants interested in this position should submit their resume with a cover letter. 

Catholic Charities is a mission-based organization and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider it a privilege to serve people of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds.  Our leadership is mission-driven, energetic, disciplined and self-motivated.  We value diversity, service, compassion, and accountability; we hold ourselves responsible for delivering outcomes that change people’s lives and our community.