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Published 6 days ago

Family Closet & Volunteer Coordinator

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Waukesha, WI
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Part Time
    Start Date:
    September 7, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    September 6, 2026
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Compensation:
    USD $16 - $19 / hour
    25-30 hours/week
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Family, Religion & Spirituality, Volunteering

    Description

    Family Closet Coordinator

    Position Summary

    The Family Closet Coordinator (25-30 hours/week) supports foster, kinship, and adoptive families by overseeing appointment scheduling, preparing resources, maintaining inventory, coordinating volunteers, and tracking impact data. This role ensures families experience a welcoming, organized, and mission-aligned environment while supporting efficient program operations. The position is based in our Waukesha location with occasional off-site events.

    Key Responsibilities

    Family Engagement & Appointments

    • Manage Waukesha and Mobile Family Closet communications and appointment scheduling.
    • Prepare orders and meet with families, providing in-person support as needed.
    • Coordinate scheduling updates and related communications with staff.
    • Collect and track family feedback and assist with reporting.

    Family Closet Operations

    • Assess and coordinate inventory needs for upcoming appointments and outreach events.
    • Stock, organize, and replenish Mobile Family Closet inventory.
    • Communicate supply needs to support donor engagement and outreach efforts.

    Volunteer Coordination

    • Support volunteer communication, scheduling, and training.
    • Assist in developing and maintaining best practices for Mobile Closet operations.
    • Help recruit and onboard new volunteers as needed.

    Data & Reporting

    • Maintain accurate family and appointment data in Charity Tracker.
    • Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly impact reports (families served, children served, items gifted, geographic reach).

    Collaboration

    • Work closely with leadership to ensure alignment between the Waukesha Family Closet and Mobile Family Closet operations.

    Ministry

    • Willingness to share testimony of the Christian faith with families.
    • Willingness to pray with families as needs arise.
    • Willingness to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus to families, volunteers, and donors.

    Qualifications

    • High School diploma required.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • Ability to multi-task and work independently.
    • Willingness to work onsite and attend Mobile Closet events as needed.
    • Flexibility for occasional evenings or Saturdays.

    Benefits

    Paid holidays

    Flexible schedule

    PTO if at 30 hours/week (after 90 days)

    Primarily casual business attire

    Some remote work possible

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English required; Spanish is a plus, but not required.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Waukesha, WI
    Associated Location
    Waukesha, WI, USA

    How to Apply

    Send Email

    Please include a resume, references, and testimony of Christian faith.

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