Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator-Michigan

Position

Reporting to the Domestic Programs Manager the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator (VCEC) will help create and oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to community engagement within the local greater Detroit Michigan region. The successful candidate will help maintain existing and forge new relationships within the community at large to bolster Mercy-USA’s visibility and  impact.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The VCEC will perform the following duties:

Design and manage local Mercy-USA programs and projects that benefit the community at large and that provide opportunities for community members to become engaged in Mercy-USA’s domestic humanitarian efforts.

Build awareness of Mercy-USA’s work by maintaining and increasing Mercy-USA’s volunteer base to engage the community through active participation in community service and domestic humanitarian programs and activities. Design new and dynamic volunteer activities that will expand our volunteer base.

Report all activities in concise and timely manner.

Maintain database of all volunteers and community influencers. Design and maintain a plan for outreach follow-up.

Produce a regular volunteer newsletter to promote active participation from the community.

Monitor community activities and identify networking, community/donor relations or sponsorship opportunities. Examples of activities:

Manage and staff a Mercy-USA sponsored booth at local events. Schedule and deliver presentations to local organizations and community members.

Host information booths outside of a major mosque during Jummah where available/and appropriate.

Represent Mercy-USA at public events, either as an individual or with volunteers

Engage Islamic schools by organizing Mercy-USA Service Club Chapters

Join local Facebook groups as a Mercy-USA rep

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Proficient writing skills

• Social media experience

• Knowledge of special events planning and management

• Project management experience

Proficiency in the use of computer for:

• Word processing

• Databases

• Spreadsheets

• Internet research

Personal characteristics

The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator should be able to do the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problems.

• Interest in international development and/or previous experience in similar organizations to Mercy-USA is a plus

• Passion for Mercy-USA’s mission

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of volunteer leadership and/or non-profit experience

Working Conditions

• The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator works in an office environment with frequent local travel in the field.

• The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator usually works a standard work week

• The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator will be required to work evenings and weekends for events when needed.

Excellent benefits, including competitive salary, health and other insurance, 401K plan and generous leave policy are more reasons that qualified candidates will want to work with our dedicated and professional team. Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@mercyusa.org
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Local candidates preferred–this position does not include a relocation stipend. No phone calls please.