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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COORDINATOR (1.0 FTE)
Are you interested in helping end homelessness? Are you an energetic self-starter? Do you thrive on public speaking?
Our successful candidate will spend considerable amount of time increasing public awareness on family homelessness 2) promoting the SOS story to the public 3) Attracting others to become involved and to volunteer for SOS.
Required
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to develop and execute audience-specific speeches and presentations.
- Flexibility to work sporadic evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work independently while handling multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in desktop publishing and in Microsoft Office.
- Proven self-starter able to work under tight deadlines.
- BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, PR or other relevant field and two years of relevant experience.
Desired
- Ability to coordinate special events.
- Working knowledge of Dreamweaver.
- MA (highly desirable).
Those invited to interview need to bring their work portfolio that includes writing samples.
Send resume and cover letter to Development Director, SOS Community Services, 101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. FAX: 734-485-8739. e-mail: michaelw@soscs.org EOE
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST (20 hrs. per week): Mobilize volunteers to help SOS Community Services prevent and end family homelessness in Washtenaw County! This position is responsible for the recruitment, placement and support of SOS volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Recruit a diverse group of volunteers
- Assist staff in designing volunteer opportunities within their specific programs.
- Develop and sustain relationships with individuals and leaders within local organizations to facilitate the recruitment of volunteers. (e.g. institutes of higher education, religious organizations, retiree groups, and corporations)
- Direct and conduct evaluation of volunteer activity and report relevant findings to appropriate staff
- Administer and manage a volunteer database, track volunteer hours and activities and report volunteer information and outcomes to appropriate staff and administration; ensure that volunteer data is accurately maintained for financial reporting.
- Develop and implement a stewardship program for volunteers.
- Encourage volunteers to become donors.
- Schedule volunteers at various SOS events and projects.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the Volunteer program and its impact on consumers, fundraising, and community involvement.
Qualifications
- B.A. or B.S in Social Work, Education, Business, or relevant field
- Two years experience staffing volunteer programs
- History of working with diverse populations
- Demonstrated skills in community outreach and public relations
- Ability to speak and write in a clear, concise and effective manner
- Ability to speak in public at ease and with clarity required
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a team, to put personal preferences aside for the good of the team and the consumers the agency serves
- Ability to set up and maintain an organized work environment
- Experience using a database for volunteer management and reporting
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and data management required
- Ability to type accurately required
- Flexible Schedule (work on volunteer projects and events during sporadic evenings and weekends)
- Possession of own transportation to do outreach on a regular basis
- Possession of valid MI Driver’s License in good standing that meets agency insurance standards is essential
- Maintain compliance with the Substance Free Work Place Act, the Privacy Act and Federal, State, and local laws regarding professional standards of conduct.
Send Resumes and Cover Letters to: Grants Manager, SOS Community Services, 101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Fax: 734-485-8739. E-mail: michaelw@soscs.org. EOE.
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