ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
:: JOB DESCRIPTION
Organization Background
Share Our Spare is a local,
Chicago based nonprofit that collects
new and gently-used infant and toddler essentials from families with extras to
"spare" and distributes these items to local families in need.
Founded in 2011, SOS helps thousands of families living below the poverty
line each month by filling a much needed gap in the safety net system.
How it works
At the beginning of each
month we receive donations, of baby and toddler essentials including diapers,
wipes, clothes, baby gear, blankets, etc. Throughout the month we coordinate
volunteers to help sort and package these items. At the end of each month, SOS
partners with social service agencies to “shop” (for free) for their clients.
This model fills a critical need, as our partner agencies do not have the
resources, space or connections to provide these items for their families on a
consistent basis.
Share Our Spare is
aggressively expanding the number of families we serve. Over the past six months, we have doubled our
number of agency partners and have a constant flow of volunteer requests
monthly. In the past six months, the
organization hired an Executive Director focused on building the infrastructure,
fundraising and developing corporate partnerships. Additional staff is needed
to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities work and deepen agency partner
relationships.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Develop a
meaningful and organized volunteer program for the organization
·
Help coordinate
volunteer logistics in the warehouse, including staffing events, sorting
donations and bundling kid packs.
·
Recommend and
implement warehouse improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
·
Document volunteer
procedures and help create a “standard operating procedure” guide.
·
Participate and
support agency shopping days, including all communications with nonprofits.
Qualifications
·
Excellent
communication skills both written and interpersonal.
·
Ability to problem
solve and think creatively
·
Detailed
oriented and the ability to work collaboratively
·
Commitment to
social justice issues with a history of community service and volunteer
activities.
Time Commitment: 20 hrs/week
including some nights and weekends.
Interested candidates,
please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your
background, along with your resume to Amy Everard at amy_everard@yahoo.com
Salary to commensurate with
experience.