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Volunteer Manager

As the Volunteer Manager of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia you will coordinate the volunteer services provided by thousands of adults, faith communities, businesses, civic and academic groups on Habitat Northern Virginia’s construction sites, at our ReStores and in our administrative office. You will join a Resource Development and Marketing Team that is passionate about Habitat’s goal – to fulfill the dream of homeownership for Northern Virginia families. Your focus will be to forge our current volunteer program forward – sustaining current relationships with individuals, corporate partners, and faith communities; building new relationships, and creating opportunities to engage all interested volunteers. You will have the opportunity for creativity, impact and influence on the tremendous brand Habitat for Humanity and its volunteers have in our community. Responsibilities, Opportunities, and Challenges As the new Volunteer Manager you will be responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, tracking and acknowledging volunteers for affiliate projects in close coordination with the Construction Director, Development Director and ReStore Managers. In the first year of your tenure, you will: Represent Habitat for Humanity, Northern VA in the community in which we serve. You will be the primary point of contact for all interested and existing volunteers – scheduling volunteer opportunities, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed, and coordinating regular volunteer orientations (“HabiTours”). Maintain all volunteer records in Raiser’s Edge (database) and build a recognition program. Maintaine volunteer database (Raiser’s Edge) including contact information, skills, interests, and hours worked. Input volunteer timesheets and applications on a weekly basis. Develop and implement a system of volunteer recognition and appreciation. Manage volunteer calendar of all available opportunities. Manage online volunteer calendar (Volunteerhub) – maintaining up-to-date volunteer opportunities and online registration for all activities. Recruit, train and schedule adequate crews of volunteer labor for construction projects, ReStores and other community events. Be present at all construction work days that involve inidivudla and group volunteers. Work site responsibilities include: ensure every volunteer completes a liability waiver at the start of the build day; coordinate workday lunch program, including donated meals; ensure adequate water, cleaning supplies, first ad and general supplies are on hand at all times; coordinate sign-in and welcome table; provide welcome and safety orientation at the start of each build day.

Additional Qualifications:
- Bold, visionary team member with a strong commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing mission - 3-5 years of experience leading volunteers, while in a paid or volunteer capacity, with a demonstrated track record of success preferably in building a volunteer program. - Personal extensive experience as a volunteer - Outstanding relationship-builder with a track record of leveraging relationships to achieve results - Contagious enthusiasm, passion, drive and energy - Excellent communication and people skills, including public speaking and/or training experience - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines - Comprehensive knowledge of, understanding of, and experiences with principles and practice of volunteer management - Computer skills, including word processing, E-mail, presentation and spreadsheet software, as well as maintenance of donor and volunteer database (Raiser’s Edge experience preferred) - Ability to effectively relate to and work with volunteers and families of diverse races, cultures, faiths, income levels and skill levels

How to Apply
Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualification, your resume, salary history and salary requirements should be sent to:

Electronic:


US Mail:
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
Attn: Resumes
4451 First Place South
Arlington, VA 22204

**No phone calls, please**