Volunteer and Outreach Manager – Peninsula
AGENCY OVERVIEW:
From fires to the pandemic, adoption to end-of-life care, and everything in between, Jewish Family and Children’s Services is a community resource to meet the many challenges individuals and families face. With over 40 programs and services supporting home care for seniors, therapy for children, youth volunteer programs, services for people with disabilities, and so much more.
OUR CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
JOB TITLE: Volunteer and Outreach Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Outreach
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time with benefits
JOB LOCATION: Peninsula Region
Under the direction of the Director of Outreach, Peninsula Region, the Volunteer and Outreach Manager plays a key role in raising the profile of JFCS in the community by building relationships with individuals and organizations and encouraging their involvement in JFCS. The Volunteer and Outreach Manager develops and manages community and volunteer initiatives that extend our services those who need them and connects the community with JFCS.
The Volunteer and Outreach Manager assists in meeting budget and services goals, understands the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children’s Services and works within the limitations of the Agency’s resources, and, performs all duties in compliance with agency standards.
BENEFITS:
- Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
- Be part of a large, multi-faceted organization serving 120,000 people with over 40 programs
- Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year
- 16 holidays total (Includes 10 federal holidays & up to 6 Jewish holidays each year)
- Employer 403(b) retirement Match and Additional Employer Contribution (Subject to eligibility requirements)
- 3 weeks’ vacation & 2 weeks’ sick time per year
- Cafeteria Plan
- Salary Range $68,000 – $80,000
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Implements strategies for targeted outreach to engage both individuals and organizations with JFCS and to recruit volunteers, attracting a cadre of trained, motivated, and engaged volunteers to support the JFCS’ programs and clients
- Manages direct service volunteer programs in the Peninsula region
- Acts as liaison between client, volunteer and case managers to ensure that appropriate resources are provided to address client needs
- Manages volunteer inquiries, and develops volunteer screening, orientation and training procedures that prepare volunteers for the range of services they provide and effectively link volunteer service to Jewish values and traditions
- Under the supervision of the Director of Outreach, replicates successful engagement programs from other regions that focus on education and direct service
- Ensures that volunteer program policies and procedures reflect best practices in the field of volunteer management and Jewish service learning
- Participates in JFCS and departmental meetings and trainings and represents department in a professional demeanor
- Maintains client privacy and confidentiality
- Fosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among JFCS staff that allows for cultivating ideas, expeditious resolution of conflict, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working together to enable each employee and the department to succeed
- Complies with the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as agency health and safety standards for clients, employees, and the facility
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Outreach
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree & 3 years of experience in volunteer management or a related field of work preferred
- Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and customs
- Knowledge of Jewish organizations on the Peninsula
- Ability to work weekends and evenings
- Have excellent oral and written English communication and computer skills
- Has excellent networking and outreach skills
- Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission, goals, and objectives of the Agency
EXCITED TO APPLY?
To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements and competencies listed above. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.