Seeking Programs & Volunteer Coordinator for FOCUS Houston

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