Human Resources And Volunteer Services Coordinator

Human Resources And Volunteer Services Coordinator

San Diego Youth Services seeks a Human Resources and Volunteer Services Coordinator in the Human Resources Department to be based in San Diego. This is a full-time & non-exempt position reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 780,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless. We aim to:

• Meet the basic needs of youth.
• Create positive connection.
• Help youth develop life skills.
• Promote overall health and well-being.

SDY has a staff of approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers working across San Diego County and an annual budget of approximately $24 million.

Context Of The Position

Champion the staff experience and volunteer engagement by coordinating compliance, internal communications, and promoting initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture. Essential functions include:

• Volunteer Recruitment, Outreach and Retention Activities
• Staff Engagement, Communication & Activities

Requirements And Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent conceptual knowledge, interest and knowledge of human resources or volunteer engagement preferred. Good communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to write and edit organizational announcements. Must have initiative and good organizational skills. Community/public relations skills. Ability to implement and manage long-term projects of 3 to 6 months duration is required. Computer literacy necessary, knowledge of Excel, Publisher, and databases are helpful. Must be able to work efficiently remotely.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in primarily an office setting sitting or standing (stationary position) for extended periods of time, operating a computer approx. 6-8 hours a day. Occasionally lifts, carries and positions objects and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, to exchange accurate information and make presentations. May have to traverse extended lengths to move around campuses.

SDY Expectations:

• Adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDY as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA.
• Welcome and support SDY volunteers and assist them in accomplishing their services whenever applicable.
• Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.
• Maintain warm, welcoming and safe work environments.
• Possess flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments, whether it be from home, on the road, or in an office.
• Employment is subject to required clearances which include tuberculosis test, fingerprinting, background checks, and drug testing.

Salary Range: $23.00 – 25.00/hour To apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on SDY website. SDY offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees that includes generous PTO, personal holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, parental leave and a 403(b)-retirement plan with matching contribution. SDY is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

All are welcome at San Diego Youth Services. As an organization working to meet the basic needs of youth, create positive connections, help youth develop life skills, and promote overall health and well-being, SDYS believes its practices and actions must reflect the highest level of commitment to access, equity, and social justice. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our members invest in their work represents not only part of the SDYS' culture, but the SDYS' reputation and achievements as well. SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.