United Way of Lake County | Full-Time | 38 Hours/Week | Flexible Schedule | Lake County, Ohio

Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for planning, leading and executing United Way Lake County’s volunteer efforts. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent project management skills and possess a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Development Director, Marketing/ Communications Director and Community Impact Manager to implement volunteer engagement and event plans that align with organizational goals.
• Work cross-functionally with staff members and departments to establish goals, develop messaging, and execute all assigned tactics.  
• Ensure timely deployment of initiatives
• Work with Marketing/ Communications Director to provide promotion content.
• Monitor, track, and report engagement/results, making improvement recommendations based on analysis.
• Serve as the liaison to affinity groups and ensure coordination of affinity group events as a part of a comprehensive resource development plan
• Work with the Community Impact team, handling volunteer engagement, project logistics and day-of implementation for all events utilizing volunteers.
• Work in partnership with community impact team to oversee and implement volunteer-driven program initiatives, such as emergency/disaster relief services, education programs, and food giveaways to ensure implementation success. Recruit volunteers as needed and manage volunteers.
• Assist in overall activities of United Way Lake County by working in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of relevant software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting platforms (i.e. Teams/Zoom), web platforms, and Canva.
• Highly organized and analytical with a growth mindset.
• Ability to establish strong internal and external relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-focused, strong cross-functional project management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Professional in appearance and manner.
• Works well with people, team player, able to take direction and work independently.
• Possesses high moral and ethical standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• 3+ years of experience and/or training in event planning and implementation, with event marketing a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Mission-focused
• Results-driven
• Brand-steward
• Strategic collaborator
• Effective and engaging communicator
• Critical thinker and creative problem-solver
• Efficient planner and implementer
• Change manager

Work Schedule: Office hours are flexible but are to include a minimum of 38 hours per week of work, not including lunches and breaks. There are cases where early morning, evening, and weekend work is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typical physical work demands are required, but are not limited to, the ability to sit, stand, lift, move objects, walk, and drive. The employee may need to be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

TRAVEL: Travel is primarily local and happens during work hours, with the occasional night event. Reliable transportation is required. The employee must provide own transportation and insurance coverage. Organization will reimburse mileage.

United Way of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to Dione DeMitro at ddemitro@uwlc.org.