Savie Health free clinic

Community Engagement/Volunteer Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Community Engagement/Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, coordinating,and directing volunteer services in accordance with the mission of Savie Health, Santa Barbara County’s only free clinic. This position also provides marketing/communications support and assists the Executive Director with development tasks. Remote work is an option for this position; however, the incumbent will need to be in Lompoc, at the clinic, at least one day monthly. Additional hours and advancement opportunities possible with this position as our organization grows. Bilingual, bicultural English/Spanish preferred. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staff lead for Savie Health’s volunteer program
• Plan, implement and participate in volunteer recruitment activities with a focus on adding specialists, medical assistants, and other clinical providers to Savie’s existing pool of volunteers
• Identify,  write and update on an annual basis job descriptions for non-provider volunteer positions available at Savie Health free clinic
• In conjunction with the Clinic Manager, Medical Assistant, and Executive Director, develop and update volunteer policies and handbook at least on an annual basis
• Interview potential volunteers and suggest assignments
• In conjunction with Clinic staff, ensure that an orientation checklist is completed for each volunteer
• Oversee volunteer section in donor database, Etapestry.
• In conjunction with the Clinic Manager and Executive Director, ensure adequate volunteer coverage for activities and events
• Track and report volunteer statistical information
• Communicate with volunteers regularly to keep them updated on Clinic activities

• Plan and implement volunteer recognition activities
• Marketing: oversees marketing and development interns, assures that regular social media posts are done regarding the clinic’s services, outreach events, and fundraising events; send emails to supporter email list
• Writes periodic press releases as directed by Executive Director
• Provides light assistance to the Executive Director with thank you letters and donor database support
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience with volunteer management preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and judgment when working with sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle difficult situations in a calm manner
• Computer skills and familiarity in working with Google drives and Google sheets

REPORTS TO:

• Executive Director
• Salary $24-$32 hourly, DOE

Please submit resume and cover letter to eryn.shugart@saviehealth.org, and indicate why you are interested in working for our organization. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.