Community Partnerships Coordinator

The Community Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for developing and sustaining meaningful relationships with volunteers, donors, and community partners to support Hope House’s mission. This role oversees volunteer coordination across the agency, including recruitment, training, placement, and recognition. The Coordinator also represents Hope House at community events, conducts outreach presentations, and manages the Speaker’s Bureau. Through strategic engagement and effective communication, the Community Partnerships Coordinator enhances community awareness, strengthens volunteer involvement, and fosters long-term support for the agency’s programs and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Community Partnerships:

• Conduct tours and deliver presentations to raise awareness of Hope House’s mission, services, and opportunities for community engagement and volunteerism.
• Represent Hope House at community events, tabling opportunities, local businesses, churches, and other venues.
• Participate in community events, fairs, and expos to promote Hope House’s work and connect with potential volunteers and supporters.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and volunteers, identifying and pursuing collaborative opportunities that align with agency goals.
• Assist in identifying, recruiting, and training volunteers to serve on the Hope House Speaker’s Bureau.
• Coordinate speaking engagements with members of the Speaker’s Bureau, managing logistics such as travel and presentation materials. Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to the Speaker’s Bureau.

Volunteer Coordination

• Collaborate with departments across Hope House to assess and fulfill their volunteer support needs, including volunteer staffing for Hope House events.
• Recruit volunteers through various channels; screen and interview candidates to evaluate their skills, interests, and suitability for available roles; and match them with appropriate volunteer opportunities.
• Organize and lead orientation sessions for new volunteers, and offer ongoing guidance and support as needed.
• Coordinate with Hope House supervisors and/or the Training Coordinator to facilitate continued training for volunteers.
• Ensure proper supervision is provided during all volunteer placements.
• Provide regular feedback and recognition to volunteers and gather input to enhance the volunteer experience.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers to deepen their engagement with Hope House’s mission, encouraging them to consider converting in-kind support into financial contributions.
• Maintain accurate volunteer personnel files, including applications, schedules, and time sheets.

Other

• Track volunteer hours, engagement metrics, and community outreach activities, and prepare regular reports to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to grow and sustain volunteer and community engagement.
• Adhere to all Hope House service philosophies, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with regular responsibilities at off-site locations. This role involves collaboration with staff who directly support individuals impacted by trauma, requiring sensitivity to the agency's mission and the lived experiences of survivors. 

The position will require frequent travel throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. 

This position maintains an office at Hope House's Lee's Summit campus. A hybrid work schedule may be permitted, provided it aligns with business needs and the employee maintains satisfactory performance and accountability.