Volunteer & Events Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Volunteer & Events Coordinator at LCFS!Are you passionate about community engagement and event planning? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your organizational and communication skills can shine? Lutheran Child and Family Services (LCFS) is seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer & Events Coordinator to join our team and make a meaningful impact!Key ResponsibilitiesVolunteer Management:Develop and implement a comprehensive volunteer recruitment and retention plan.Train and retain volunteers to support all LCFS programs.Event PlanningEstablish an annual fundraising and community engagement calendar.Plan and execute volunteer events, including scheduling, coordinating with program leaders, and providing onsite support.Plan and execute all LCFS fundraising events, including developing event concept, budgeting, venue and vendor selection, marketing, and managing RSVPs.Community EngagementEngage LCFS donors, supporters, civic organizations, and local churches through various events.Promote events in collaboration with LCFS PR & Communications to ensure effective outreach and highlight the success of events.Database ManagementMaintain the LCFS volunteer database (Galaxy), updating volunteer roles and opportunities regularly.Administrative SupportAssist with donor database maintenance, updates, acknowledgments, and other administrative tasks as needed.Skills & ExperienceExcellent organizational and communication skills; self-starterEnthusiastic about developing and maintaining relationships with volunteers and external agenciesProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Galaxy is a plusAbility to maintain confidentiality of informationPrevious experience in event and volunteer coordination preferredQualificationsAssociate degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED requiredValid Indiana Driver’s LicenseIdeal CharacteristicsAbility to build respectful partnerships with staff, clients, volunteers, and vendorsTeam player with the ability to work independentlyAble to maintain appropriate boundaries and respond to cultural differencesInterest in philanthropy and maintaining donor confidentialityWorking EnvironmentFlexible hours, including evenings and weekends, not exceeding 40 hours per weekIn-office role, Monday to FridayWhy Join Us?At LCFS, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about community engagement, event planning, and volunteer coordination, we would love to hear from you!