Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Organizational Overview
Do you like the idea of helping bring safety and peace of mind to low-income, elderly and disabled
members of our community? Want to put that enthusiasm and your strong interpersonal skills to
work supporting no-cost home-repair services?
Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) is looking for an energetic, creative individual and team player
to help us attract and retain key volunteers and make sure eligible prospective clients know about
our services.
We believe that a healthy community starts with safe and livable homes. As the go-to agency for
home safety repairs in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County for nearly 40 years, RTP
ensures that vulnerable homeowners have safe homes and nonprofit agencies have safe facilities
from which to provide services. We service approximately 100 homeowners and nonprofit facilities
annually.
Harnessing the power of volunteerism by bringing community members together to revitalize our
neighborhood homes and spaces, RTP hosts two annual Rebuilding Days, partnering with up to 30
sponsored volunteer teams to repair homes and community facilities throughout the Peninsula.
These projects are made possible through the leadership of skilled volunteer captains.
RTP is one of the largest of over 100 affiliates of the national Rebuilding Together Inc., a nonprofit
network. We have an operating budget of $3 million and benefit from nearly $300K in donated
materials and labor annually. We’re passionate about our role supporting families and revitalizing
local neighborhoods, and we value the initiative and input of our staff to best meet the need.
Primary Responsibilities
Our projects depend on skilled volunteers and on community awareness about our repair services,
offered at no cost to recipients. This position is responsible for growing and maintaining our
volunteer program, and for developing and overseeing a community outreach strategy that ensures a
consistent pipeline of eligible applicants. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Redwood City, reporting to the Director of Marketing and
Community Engagement.
Job Responsibilities
Volunteer Engagement (60%)
● Point of contact for individuals and local civic groups, schools, etc. who wish to volunteer.
● Overall responsibility for the quality of the volunteer experience on volunteer-led Rebuilding
Days, helping coordinate and assign volunteers to support project sites.
● Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers skilled in basic carpentry to serve as Site
Captains for volunteer-led Rebuilding Days, and as support for our home repair program.
● Recruit, coordinate and support general volunteers and student interns for other kinds of
support, as needed (e.g. office and warehouse support, special projects and events, etc.).
● Cultivate partnerships, as appropriate, to attract new and maintain existing volunteers.
● Develop internal protocols and tools to support volunteer outreach.
● Orient, maintain documentation on, and follow-up with volunteers.
● Coordinate and oversee volunteer recognition and appreciation events.
Community Outreach (40%)
● Actively identify and leverage opportunities to attract applications from eligible prospective
homeowners and nonprofit facilities.
● Conduct engaging presentations at local nonprofit agencies, churches, community & senior
centers, etc., and represent RTP at outreach events (fairs, community events, etc.).
● Design and manage applicant solicitation strategies.
● Identify and cultivate community partnerships with fellow nonprofit service providers.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
● Passion for RTP’s mission and values.
● Strong interpersonal skills with a particular talent for developing trust and building strong
relationships.
● College degree or commensurate experience
● Minimum two years related experience
● Proven effectiveness in public speaking or willingness to learn.
● Ability to inspire and mobilize
● Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
● Ability to interact effectively with traditionally marginalized communities.
● Impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
● Ability to perform duties with minimum of supervision.
● Ability to be adaptable and maintain professional decorum under stress.
● Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
● Ability to excel in a team orientated, small office environment.
● Ability to effectively utilize information technology, social media, and basic office software
including Google Apps and MS Office.
Preferred
● Prior experience as a volunteer and/or supporting volunteers.
● Prior experience canvassing or conducting cold outreach and public engagement.
● Experience serving traditionally vulnerable members of the community.
● Bilingual (English/Spanish); other languages a plus.
● Familiarity with San Mateo and northern Santa Clara Counties.
● Familiarity with standard office equipment and Salesforce databases.
● Familiarity with basic repair and construction.
In addition, candidates will need:
● Ability to lift or pull 25 lbs.
● Your own car, insurance, and valid CA driver’s license, or other means to travel throughout the
Peninsula as needed.
● Successful background check and fingerprinting.
Compensation
RTP offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, dental and vision insurance
and a retirement plan benefits to eligible employees. In addition to standard sick leave and vacation
accrual, RTP recognizes 13 paid holidays and shuts down for all business days between Christmas &
New Year’s Day. Salary range: $65,000-$70,000 DOE.
RTP offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, gender, age, education, disability,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability, political belief, or status as a veteran.
How to Apply
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your
interest, fit with qualifications, compensation requirements and experience along with a current
resume to: Ms. Melissa Lukin, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together Peninsula at
jobs@rtpeninsula.org. Please note "Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator" in the subject field. Resumes
without a cover letter will not be considered. For more information, visit
No phone calls, please.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Work from home