Volunteer Engagement and College Partnerships Specialist

POSITION: Volunteer Engagement and College Partnerships Specialist

SUPERVISOR: Director of Volunteer Services and Partner Resources

STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.

LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County. Our core values include: Respect, Stewardship & Accountability, Collaboration, Urgency, Service, Integrity and Diversity. Our organization is committed to maintaining a positive and engaging workplace for all employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Volunteer Engagement & College Partnerships Specialist is responsible for supporting volunteer management, engagement, and partnership development with local colleges and universities. The primary focus of this role will be to provide programmatic and administrative support for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, which engages college students in community service. Additionally, the person in this role will coordinate, recruit, and manage other community volunteers and programs to foster strong relationships and partnerships to support the Food Bank's mission.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and Sustain College Partnerships

• Provides programmatic and administrative support for the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, serving as a key liaison between the Food Bank and partner campuses.
• Leads the coordination and strategic expansion of the College Corps initiative and student internship programs.
• Collaborates with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to promote internship opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with academic institutions and career services offices.

Foster Student Development and Program Success

• Plans and coordinates students' schedules and daily work assignments based on internal needs.
• Coordinates student fellowship placements, including communicating with partner campuses around placement descriptions, schedules, and capacity; matching students with relevant fellowship opportunities.
• Provides direct supervision to more than 30 student fellows serving with the Food Bank.
• Leads the onboarding and ongoing training of student fellows, ensuring compliance with program objectives and providing continuous support.
• Conducts presentations and relevant workshops with student fellows and partner campuses. This will involve some travel as well as virtual event hosting and attendance.
• Monitors student performance, provides feedback and coaching, and addresses any performance or behavioral issues as necessary.

Expand Volunteer Engagement and Participation

• Recruits, schedules, and coordinates individual and group volunteers to support the Food Bank's operations and events.
• Leads, trains, orients, and supervises volunteers across various events, ensuring a positive and fulfilling experience to encourage continued participation.
• Represents the Food Bank at community events to build and sustain partnerships that support ongoing volunteer engagement and involvement.
• Provides occasional event planning and execution support for departmental initiatives as required.

Maintain Program Compliance and Data Integrity

• Manages volunteer records, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of activities such as hours completed and project participation.
• Evaluates and monitors processes and procedures to ensure compliance with program regulations.
• Monitors, compiles, and analyzes data; develops and implements systems for data collection, participant tracking and reporting for all program activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate or bachelor's degree or equivalent is required. 2-4 years of experience working in community engagement, community service programs, or volunteer management preferred or highly desirable, or a combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates ability to supervise, lead, and to work well with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Strong proficiency in drafting business correspondence, including summaries, proposals, reports, and email communications.
• Strong presentation skills, including networking and public speaking.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, organizing and effective time management.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work productively in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to properly handle confidential information.
• Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
• Regularly guide volunteers to different locations around the Food Bank throughout the day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Occasionally drive to outreach events within Los Angeles County.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) and Google Suite (i.e. Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with external stakeholders and department and interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates strong planning, organizing, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the Food Bank's mission and commitment to the values of the organization: collaboration, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, respect, service, stewardship & accountability.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical: Employee HMO coverage as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds
• Dental: Employee HMO coverage available at no cost
• Vision: Comprehensive vision insurance with generous allowances for examinations and material costs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with expanded Mental Health
• Employee recognition programs
• Growth & career development support for professional certifications and additional training resources
• Vacation: Two weeks annually for the first three years
• Holiday: Nine paid holidays; eligible upon date of hire
• Sick Leave Time available

As a part of the Food Bank's pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an "Equal Opportunity Employer." Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. The Food Bank fosters an organizational culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and serve in a rapidly changing world. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.