Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator

Gateway Domestic Violence Services is searching for an enthusiastic Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator!

WHAT WE DO

Since 1979, Gateway has provided safe shelter and caring, comprehensive services to adults, their children and their pets fleeing domestic violence in the City of Aurora and Arapahoe County. Our programming includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency and extended stay care shelter, non-residential licensed counseling, and court advocacy.

Working with Gateway provides an opportunity to serve the community and support our mission of preventing and eliminating intimate partner violence through counseling, residential care, and empowering people for social change.

Learn more about us at: https://gatewayshelter.org/

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the supervision of the Director of Development, this position will be responsible for developing a multi-faceted volunteer program, including establishing processes and procedures, developing volunteer opportunities, recruiting, screening, and training new individual volunteers, and managing volunteer operations. Additionally, this person will support the Development Team in establishing community partnerships, and developing and executing events that will strengthen Gateway's fundraising efforts and volunteer programs. As the Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator, you will support our organization's mission and ensure our appreciation is communicated to those who choose to aid us.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Establish best practices and procedures for Gateway's volunteer program including but not limited to training, recruitment, supervision and operating procedures.

• Identify volunteer opportunities in partnership with program directors; coordinate and oversee both group and individual projects.

• Manage volunteer database including tracking volunteer information, availability, skills, and hours.

• Manage ongoing communication with and stewardship of all volunteers.

• Coordinate and participate in training programs for both direct service and administrative volunteers, including on the job learning.

• Manage and participate in community outreach events to share information about Gateway's services, events and volunteer opportunities

• Manage in-kind donations and drives.

• Support the Development team in all aspects of Special Events including outreach, research, planning and execution.

• Manage all aspects of several smaller community engagement events throughout the year to increase awareness and engagement.

• Assist in marketing related to the events including flyer/invitation creation, newsletter story development and social media posts.

• Develop relationships with community members, supporters and internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and implement operating procedures to uphold Gateway's values.

• Represent the organization and the mission professionally and with passion.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field preferred, but related work experience will be considered.

• Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence helpful.

• Experience in volunteer management or related experience strongly preferred.

The successful candidate:

• Inspires passion, innovation, and action through transparency in their work.

• Values DEI and advances equity throughout the organization.

• Has a positive attitude and openness to supporting people in crisis.

• Has the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Works effectively as part of a team to deliver overall services.

• Is a creative, thoughtful self-starter.

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong public speaking skills.

• Bilingual skills a plus.

WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING

• Expected hourly salary of $21.50. This is a full-time role, anticipated to work 40 hours per week.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

Gateway provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gateway complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gateway will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law.

Gateway will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Gateway expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gateway employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.