Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, FOCUS Houston

FOCUS North America is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Programs & Volunteer Coordinator for its FOCUS Houston ministry location.

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

To Apply

Interested applicants should send two reference letters and a resume to info@focusna.org.

Posted by

FOCUS North America

Email: info@focusna.org
Web: https://focusnorthamerica.org/
Phone: 866-267-3083

Posted on: August 02, 2024