About Us:

• If you're looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

* Salary: $44,000- $46,000

* Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

* Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

* PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

* 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

* Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

* $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

* Employee Assistance Program

* Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

* Tuition reimbursement program

* Training and career development.

* Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

The Volunteer Services Manager (Tampa) is responsible for helping to plan and implement all efforts related to recruitment, cultivation, training, equipping, organizing, and retention of corporate volunteers to support the mission and vision of Metropolitan Ministries.

Essential Responsibilities:

Volunteer Services Management

1. Identify, communicate, and organize weekly volunteer needs through the volunteer schedule including identification of VIP groups, and adjustment for departmental special requests.
2. Work with departments to fulfill their volunteer needs, identify gaps in volunteer utilization, and solicit budget offsetting special projects.
3. Lead the Volunteer Coordinator(s) in the strategy for onboarding, recruiting, orientation, to ensure quality of Metro branded volunteering across Hillsborough sites.

Corporate Engagement & Group Strategy

1. Manage and develop the process to identify, advance, and retain, corporate affiliated individual volunteers and organizations volunteer engagement at Metropolitan Ministries.
2. Manage the Volunteer Coordinator(s) who facilitate group volunteering with a strategy for partnership development, stewardship, and scheduling needs.
3. Develop and implement a cross-functional strategy for corporate engagement that includes Advancement, In-Kind, Grants and special event capacity.

Holiday Engagement & Special Events

1. Manage VIP groups and Volunteer Coordinators in recruitment, orientation, and implementation of seasonal Holiday needs.
2. Work with Advancement and the Manager of Special Events to coordinate volunteer needs and high engagement opportunities throughout the year (Backpacks of Hope, Business Breakfast, Food Fight, BridgeBuilders, etc.).
3. Oversee special engagement opportunities for groups (primarily Corporate) throughout the year including (Special Projects, Serve with Liberty, RIOT, etc.).

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in social sciences or business fields. Volunteer coordination/management, personnel, or related background, with supervisory experience highly desired.

Skill Requirements:

Heart for ministry and comfort working with poor and homeless individuals and families. Highly computer literate with strong background with word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work both independently as an energetic self-starter and within a multi-disciplinary framework. Ability to articulate Metropolitan Ministries' mission, program, and needs to the community to both individuals and large groups. Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, ability to plan events and maintain systems in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, culture, and other sources of diversity.

Physical Requirements:

Hearing and speaking ability which allows for effective oral communication. Physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to handle job-related issues and stress. Ability to walk and climb stairs and to lift 30 lbs. Physically able to work in outdoor/temporary shelter environment considering the local climate and its normal fluctuations.

Other:

Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the US. Must pass applicable pre-employment level II background screening. Available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout the year as our program needs grow. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule during the holidays (October-December), on weekends, evenings, and special events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at