Volunteer Coordinator

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for those in need. At Catholic Charities, our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen families. We do this through our vital programs including a food pantry, counseling services, emergency family shelter, domestic violence and sexual assault programming and refugee resettlement. We care for the dignity of the person, regardless of background and strive to provide unparalleled support for those in need.

The Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program provides services to anyone faced with these issues through a 24-hour crisis phone line, emergency shelter, court advocacy and much more. This program is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa and serves nine counties in southwest Iowa: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby.

Our on-site emergency shelter provides a safe, confidential living for up to eight families at a time.

The Volunteer Coordinator will administer all aspects of the volunteer program for the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program including recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.

What We Offer

• A supportive and uplifting working environment
• 35-hour workweek, flexible schedules available
• Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Flex Spending Plans, and employer-paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Mileage reimbursement
• Office hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with all program staff to identify available volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers.
• Mange program volunteers by scheduling, coordinating and assigning volunteers to appropriate program needs.
• Steward volunteers through recognition and appreciation events.

• Passion to make a difference and support those in need.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience is preferred.
• Minimum five years of administrative/office experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and communications skills with the ability to motivate and encourage others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

All candidates selected for hire will be required to undergo a thorough criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve. Conviction of a crime will not automatically disqualify you from employment; the nature, severity, and recency of the crime will be considered in relation to the position.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Catholic Charities will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other protected class.