Volunteer Services Coordinator - Construction

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Seeking to put God's love into action, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: No construction experience? No problem, none is required. The Construction Volunteer Coordinator supports all aspects of the Volunteer Program, with a primary focus on recruiting, coordinating, and retaining volunteers for construction, home repair, and related projects. This role ensures a safe, positive, and meaningful experience for volunteers while advancing Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity's mission.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong multitasking, organizational, and deadline management skills.
Positive, upbeat attitude with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.
Skilled in troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and working both independently and collaboratively.
Comfortable with public speaking and with engaging diverse volunteer groups.
Patient, welcoming, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
Willingness to support additional administrative tasks as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent required; BA/BS preferred.
One or more years of volunteer coordination experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CERVIS and social media preferred.
Habitat for Humanity experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assess volunteer needs through ongoing communication with construction and home repair staff and stakeholders.
Develop volunteer position descriptions and manage the volunteer database (CERVIS) by accurately tracking data to include contact information, hours, volunteer activity and more.
Align program goals with the affiliate's strategic plan and report outcomes.
Serve as Volunteer Safety Liaison, ensuring volunteer safety practices are followed.
Create, review, and respond to volunteer surveys.
Create and implement volunteer recruitment and communication strategies.
Coordinate volunteer scheduling and set expectations with community groups, sponsors, businesses, and individuals.
Develop partnerships and maintain opportunities with local programs and internships.
Interview volunteers, track hours, and manage multiple partner agency timesheets.
Support the Volunteer Manager at outreach and recruitment events in El Paso County.
Help plan and execute the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event with the Volunteer Manager.
Assist in developing volunteer recognition and motivation initiatives.
Conduct orientations and safety briefings for volunteers at all construction locations.
Schedule and prepare volunteers and groups for service days, ensuring expectations and paperwork are complete.
Be accessible to construction and home repair staff to resolve on-site issues.
Ensure volunteer policies and procedures are current, clearly communicated, and enforced; e.g.: Safeguarding, age requirements etc.
Work with construction and home repair staff to provide creative volunteer roles for people of all abilities.
Act as the liaison between partners, sponsors, partner families, internal teams, affiliate staff, and volunteers.
Assist with planning and logistics for home dedications, ground blessings, and other affiliate events, stepping in as logistics coordinator when needed.
Additional duties as assigned.