Volunteer and Event Coordinator

Job Description

Organization:

Amp the Cause

Organization Type:

501(c)(3)

Job Location:

Denver Metro

Type of Job:

Full-time

Job Category:

Volunteer Management

Job Description:

The Volunteer and Events Coordinator is a mid-level professional whose primary responsibility is to ensure that Amp the Cause events are run efficiently, volunteers are prepared, and events strategies are effectively implemented.

The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, direct, and manage job descriptions of volunteers for all major Amp the Cause events including Community Day, Denver Day of Rock, and Holidays for Kids. This position is additionally responsible for managing all aspects of events including general administrative work with a focus on internal and external communications. This position works closely with the Executive Director and President of the organization to cultivate past, current, and future event participants to encourage individual giving, corporate philanthropy, and to sustain the events and their high level of quality and impact.

Key Traits:
 Interested in nonprofit work and passionate about making a difference in the community
 Willing to help the team at any/every level
 Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
 Detail-oriented
 Composed and professional
 Flexible with schedule during event time

Areas of Responsibility

Overview of Responsibilities:
• Create information and recruitment material for volunteers and sponsors
• Maintain company and sponsor contacts in regard to volunteers
• Send out electronic correspondence to recruit volunteers
• Organize and manage volunteer assignments and coverage at events
• Maintain all volunteer opportunity listings across various websites and community boards
• Work directly with corporate partners and sponsors to meet their volunteer needs and find meaningful activities for their associates
• Collect and report volunteer data as requested by sponsors
• Track volunteer numbers and hours worked for reporting
• Schedule and attend volunteer recruitment events and volunteer fairs
• Solicitation of in-kind donations
• General administrative office tasks
• Assist team with various aspects of event coordination and management
• Implementing and managing event timelines and schedules
• Follow-up with beneficiaries, committee members, volunteers, vendors, etc. as needed
• Conduct project site visits throughout Metro Denver – involves driving to/from site locations
• Occasional lifting and moving materials as it relates to event prep

Requirements/Qualifications

Familiarity with or willingness to learn the non-profit landscape in Colorado – especially as it relates to the specific needs and goals of Amp the Cause beneficiaries
Ability to think ahead, strategize and anticipate volunteer needs for an event
Flexibility with creating and delegating volunteer opportunities
Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience
Extremely high attention to detail with a keen ability to track and manage volunteer database both efficiently and effectively
Bilingual candidate with Spanish as one of their languages preferred

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation:

Starting compensation is $40,500 annually.

Benefits:

Benefits include, but are not limited to a health insurance stipend, paid time off, gym access, and covered and heated downtown parking.

How To Apply

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in PDF form to Admin@ampthecause.org

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