Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant

At Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC), we are dedicated to our mission to cultivate thriving youth and families. We do that by working with a purpose, producing outcomes with intention, and being committed to always doing the right thing at the time for the right reasons.

CYDC is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves families seeking support, families in crisis, and children experiencing homelessness or who are victims of physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and abandonment. We strive to deliver family education, preservation, residential, and reunification services that teach, heal, strengthen, and empower more than 900 children and families annually.

With national accreditations from the Council on Accreditation (COA) since 1980 and the Teaching-Family Association, CYDC is a proud member of the Child Welfare League of America, the Palmetto Association for Children and Families and is committed to this promise for the families we serve, "Prevention if we can, safety when we must, and support, always."

As a development team member, the Administrative Assistant-Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing the front desk and supporting the development team. This position will coordinate the recruitment, training, management, logistics, and reporting of volunteers to support organizational needs. This position will require the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects on a timeline. He/she should be great with details while understanding the larger goals of the organization. Create a healthy positive atmosphere to help set the tone of the office while performing assigned duties. Present a neat and professional image that represents the high standards of the organization.

JOB Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Assistant Duties
2. Volunteer Coordinator

Regular Contact with:

• Internal: CYDC program staff and administrative staff.
• External: All visitors to CYDC and corporate and individual volunteers

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Applicant should enjoy working on a team and independently as needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, donor databases, social media platforms, etc.
• Demonstration of volunteer recruitment and management process.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues of HIPAA within a human services agency

Education and Specific Training: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or business preferred. Experience with volunteer management or fundraising is preferred. Continuing education through classes, seminars and conferences expected.