Volunteer Coordinator

LSS Center for New Americans seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to help assist with outreach to increase awareness, recruit volunteers, and raise in-kind donations. If you enjoy building relationships and promoting diversity and connections within the community, we invite you to apply! Help us build bridges and ease the transition of Sioux Falls’ newest community members to our city. #YouareLSS

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Generally, times chosen between 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, requires some evening and weekend work.

BENEFITS:

• $600 hiring bonus*
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• $20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruit and train volunteers for our refugee mentorship and English as a second language programs. Engage in community outreach and public speaking events to inform organizations, congregations, and other civic groups and partners about the work of LSS Center for New Americans and the populations that we serve. Promote positive relationships between existing stakeholders and LSS as well as building new bridges with new individuals and groups within Sioux Falls. Ease the transition to a new home and country for newcomers to the area by helping new families find mentors and receive in-kind donations. Promote positive engagements through social media and track data relevant to reporting outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, plus one to two years’ experience in related human service field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status. Requires basic computer skills (knowledge of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel) and ability to operate general office equipment (i.e. phone, fax, copy machine, PC.) Must successfully complete all agency background checks.

RESPOND BY: open until filled

An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

SERVICE: Center for New Americans