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Position Title:

Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, FOCUS Houston

 

Position Type:

Part time  – Hourly

 

Organizational Management Reporting:

  • Reports to the Director of FOCUS Houston
  • Works with FOCUS Houston Advisory Board (especially relevant Committees)

 

Responsibilities:

  • Volunteers and staff who assist with pregnancy and family related work at the Center (classes, counseling, etc)
    • Maintains schedule of volunteers and staff
    • Oversees training and onboarding of new volunteers (trauma-informed care)
    • Oversees continuing education of volunteers 
    • Works with Advisory Board to recruit new volunteers
  • Volunteers and staff who assist with other pastoral work at the Center (tutoring, child care, etc)
    • Maintains schedule of volunteers and staff
    • Oversees training and onboarding of new volunteers 
    • Works with Advisory Board to recruit new volunteers
  • Volunteers and staff who assist 
    • Maintains schedule of volunteers 
    • Works with Advisory Board to recruit new volunteers
  • Programs for clients 
    • Establish & create programs for clients under the supervision of the Director and with input from relevant Advisory Board Committees
    • Network with other organizations who can partner with FOCUS Houston
    • Develop and schedule classes for clients
    • Locate and connect with other nonprofits in Houston as referrals for our clients
    • Follow up with clients after their visit to FOCUS Houston
    • Work with clients to schedule followup visits
    • Periodically review and improve upon FOCUS Houston processes under the supervision of the Center Director and with the support of relevant Advisory Board Committees
  • Supports Director of FOCUS Houston with other necessary tasks, at the Director’s discretion

 

Education Experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree within a relevant field of study preferred 
  • Pastoral and educational experience
  • Familiarity with the doctrines and traditions of the Orthodox Church

 

Core Competencies:

  • Computer proficiency with Google suite
  • Proficiency with social media platforms and their analytics
    • Fluency in Spanish is an asset
    • Service minded
  • Cultural and local area sensitivity
  • Ability to understand and work with homeless, impoverished, and / or vulnerable communities and demographics
  • Demonstrates advanced communication skills (written and verbal)

 

Working Conditions:

  • Must reside in general proximity of FOCUS Houston
  • Nominal but present security risk working with vulnerable communities at FOCUS Houston events