Job description

Who is YouthLink?
YouthLink is a recognized leader in the Twin Cities and beyond for our work to build pathways of opportunity for homeless youth and youth in crisis ages 16 – 24. Our model is based on providing support through outreach, handling basic needs, intervention, and aftercare. Our youth-focused team provides innovative, evidence-based services that guide youth on a holistic level toward futures of education, employment, health and wellness, housing stability and aftercare.
Why us?
YouthLink is Youth Focused organization where diversity and inclusion are valued and welcomed. Are you people centered, innovative, client focused, ethical, patient, dependable, confident, ambitious, and caring? Then you are a perfect fit at YouthLink. Here at YouthLink, we believe in work/life balance and recognize how important it is to our families.
We are looking for a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator to join our team and help us advance our mission. As a Communications and Volunteer Coordinator this role supports the organization’s communications, community engagement, and fundraising goals and strategies across various channels with a focus on increasing annual financial and volunteer support. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Coordinator designs and implements creative strategies to engage multiple audiences and stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, the media, staff, clients, community leaders and the public. This position is responsible for helping to increase YouthLink’s visibility in the community and engaging external stakeholders with YouthLink’s mission through our website, social media, print, and other media. This position is also the main contact for volunteers and leads other staff in coordinating volunteer YouthLink’s engagement-based volunteer needs.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a minimal waiting period which includes, but not limited to: Health insurance subsidized at 90%, dental insurance, 401(k) with 3% matching contributions, company paid life insurance, a holiday program (11 + 2 floating holidays and 4 wellness holidays), generous sick and vacation time off that begins accruing immediately upon hire, continuing education, and growth opportunities. At this time YouthLink does not offer relocation or US work visa sponsorship.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, must have flexibility to work in the day, evening and occasional weekends.
• Salary Range - $46,000 - $48,000

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and or Competencies needed to successfully perform the work:

• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office applications as well as exhibit an ability to learn and utilize handheld applications systems and other electronic recording systems.
• A high degree of professionalism and ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Consistent ability to perform and contribute positively in a diverse, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to coordinate care, delegate tasks, provide referrals and problem solve as needed.
• Dynamic energy, ability to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention.
• Demonstrate an ability to utilize continuous improvement techniques and quality research methods to optimize overall program operation and build community relationships.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively both individually and as part of a professional team..
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to the company’s Vehicle Use policy..
• Passionate about YouthLink’s mission and vision.
• Strong ability to interact professionally and engagingly with volunteers and other internal and external audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, e-mail and content management systems, and constituent databases (WordPress, Mail Chimp, Publisher, and DonorPerfect preferred).
• Able to think strategically, and anticipate and solve problems creatively.
• A strong storyteller able to engage and connect audiences with the YouthLink mission and the youth we serve.
• Strong ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with different deadlines.
• Able to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to incorporate agency philosophy into communications and marketing work.
• Able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

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