World Relief
Volunteer & Donations Coordinator- Limited Term
World Relief, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Volunteer & Donations Coordinator
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. Role & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer & Donations Coordinator Role supports World Relief's efforts of building a vibrant community engagement structure that positively impacts clients, World Relief, the church, and the community. This is accomplished through ensuring volunteers are engaged in the development of authentic relationships with immigrants, in fostering welcoming communities for mutual transformation through building a strong volunteer onboarding and training experience, coordinating engagement with different programmatic areas, and providing ongoing support and development of volunteer engagement pathways. The coordinator will be responsible for the successful implementation and oversight of the overall volunteer program including recruitment & onboarding, training, placement, engagement, retention and recognition for both individuals and groups. This role will also support World Relief's efforts by helping transform generous donations into life-changing resources for families starting anew. This role will engage donors and volunteers, creating meaningful and memorable experiences that foster a community of generosity and compassion. Your work will involve managing the intake, organization, and distribution of essential items, ensuring that each donation reaches those in need quickly and efficiently. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in accurately reporting and logging donations in our database, providing critical support to our mission and enhancing our operational efficiency. Join us in this exciting and rewarding role, where your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of refugee families and the broader mission of World Relief. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until (September 30, 2026) and contingent upon funding extension. Job Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document Current driver's license and access to reliable transportation required Flexibility in schedule required (meetings with volunteers and donors may fall outside normal business hours) Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required Up to 25% domestic travel only required Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication English Experience working with individuals and churches and comfortable with public presentations Demonstrated ability to solve problems in an efficient, calm manner. Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines with a limited degree of supervision. Must have the ability to work under pressure with flexibility in a virtual or in-person team setting Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to perform well in spite of complex challenges. Able to build positive inter-departmental relationships. Self-motivated worker with the ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative Previous experience with volunteer management and training development preferred Experience working or volunteering with refugee or immigrant communities strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds Strong computer knowledge, including MS Office and the ability to learn new programs Conduct set in a professional, customer-service oriented manner Organizational skills, data entry (update in Dynamics) and computer skills, inventory and record-keeping, etc.
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. Role & Responsibilities:
The Volunteer & Donations Coordinator Role supports World Relief's efforts of building a vibrant community engagement structure that positively impacts clients, World Relief, the church, and the community. This is accomplished through ensuring volunteers are engaged in the development of authentic relationships with immigrants, in fostering welcoming communities for mutual transformation through building a strong volunteer onboarding and training experience, coordinating engagement with different programmatic areas, and providing ongoing support and development of volunteer engagement pathways. The coordinator will be responsible for the successful implementation and oversight of the overall volunteer program including recruitment & onboarding, training, placement, engagement, retention and recognition for both individuals and groups. This role will also support World Relief's efforts by helping transform generous donations into life-changing resources for families starting anew. This role will engage donors and volunteers, creating meaningful and memorable experiences that foster a community of generosity and compassion. Your work will involve managing the intake, organization, and distribution of essential items, ensuring that each donation reaches those in need quickly and efficiently. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in accurately reporting and logging donations in our database, providing critical support to our mission and enhancing our operational efficiency. Join us in this exciting and rewarding role, where your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of refugee families and the broader mission of World Relief. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until (September 30, 2026) and contingent upon funding extension. Job Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document Current driver's license and access to reliable transportation required Flexibility in schedule required (meetings with volunteers and donors may fall outside normal business hours) Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required Up to 25% domestic travel only required Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication English Experience working with individuals and churches and comfortable with public presentations Demonstrated ability to solve problems in an efficient, calm manner. Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines with a limited degree of supervision. Must have the ability to work under pressure with flexibility in a virtual or in-person team setting Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to perform well in spite of complex challenges. Able to build positive inter-departmental relationships. Self-motivated worker with the ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative Previous experience with volunteer management and training development preferred Experience working or volunteering with refugee or immigrant communities strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds Strong computer knowledge, including MS Office and the ability to learn new programs Conduct set in a professional, customer-service oriented manner Organizational skills, data entry (update in Dynamics) and computer skills, inventory and record-keeping, etc.