Experience

CASA for Kids of East Texas

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Assistant Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  - Prepare annual volunteer recruitment and diversity plan. - Track and report to management progress on goals related to volunteer recruitment and retention. - Research community opportunities for recruiting volunteers and schedule meetings, presentations and exhibitions. - Supervise Community Engagement Coordinators. - Conduct comprehensive interviews with volunteer candidates and explain the role of Guardian Ad Litem. - Manage pre-service volunteer training program, including scheduling of facilitators and training as needed.- Manage continuing education for volunteer advocates.- Manage department’s calendar of activities and scheduling department staff for representation at recruiting events.- Keep up to date on volunteer recruiting best practices, recommending innovative ways to reach and engage volunteers. Show less

• Community Engagement Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Jul 2023

  -Recruit volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates-Schedule and facilitate interviews with potential volunteers-Conduct and coordinate multiple background checks for qualifying volunteers-Facilitate monthly Pre-Service training for new volunteers, including in-person and on-line materials and discussions, as well as court observation-Communicate with program staff about progress and assist in the assignment of volunteers to Case Supervisors-Attend community events, conferences, fairs, and meetings to provide information and recruit potential volunteers-Schedule speaking engagements to partner with other organizations and recruit volunteers-Coordinate the organization’s Continuing Education to comply with Texas CASA standards-Recruit Guest Speakers for monthly hybrid Continuing Education seminars-Determine Continuing Education topics based on volunteer and organizational needs-Gather information and administer the bi-monthly Continuing Education newsletter, including information about the guest speaker, CE requirements, and other ways to receive Continuing Education-Oversee volunteer and staff transportation insurance policies, including receiving updated auto insurance policies monthly-Conduct driver’s background checks for volunteers requesting to transport and annually for all volunteers and staff-Serve as staff liaison to the Inclusiveness Committee-Assist with other organizational needs such as fundraisers, campaigns, and outreach endeavors Show less



Tarrant Area Food Bank

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agency Services Coordinator

  • Nov 2021 - May 2022

  -Develop strategies to acquire and retain partner agencies to meet the Food Banks mission and strategic goals. -Build partnerships and maintain relationships with member agencies throughout 13 county region to expand service delivery through agency orders and the establishment of new school pantries, brick and mortar pantries and/or mobile pantry sites. -Provide outreach and communication to potential agencies. -Manage onboarding process for new agencies, ensuring compliance with the process outlined in the TAFB Partner Agency Contract. This includes screening applications, conducting initial site visits, obtaining required documentation, orientating agencies to food bank processes, and maintaining accurate records and agency files. -Conduct regular on-site monitoring visits to member agencies to audit and ensure compliance with Feeding America and Tarrant Area Food Bank -Alert Department Leadership to problems or changes in agency status. -Ensure adequate records for partner agency files are maintained and up to date, including paper files, electronic files, and information kept in Sage. -Manage Civil Rights Training for agencies, provide training, and document its completion in agency files. Show less



Women's Center of East Texas

• Gregg County, Texas, United States

• Primary Prevention Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  - Develops and implements programs to continue community development including coalition organization, community mobilization, and strategic planning. - Plans, develops, and implements, age and culturally appropriate education across different settings. - Plans, develops, and implements community level programming. - Schedules and facilitates in-person or virtual evidence-based prevention education curricula. - Develops and maintains documentation to ensure that program meets the standards and workload measures for funding sources. - Develops and maintains all records, statistical information, and files pertaining to program. - Assists in the recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers to provide programs. - Assists in the development of media releases, brochures, social media content, and other material for community awareness campaigns. - Assists with Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities. - Other job-related duties as assigned by the Training & Outreach Director and/or Executive Director. Show less



4-H CAPITAL

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Natural Resources Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  - Americorp Term of Service - Designed curriculum for the semester with intentional areas of study for student needs - Collected data through surveys to create future lessons/ activities - Member of the Community Events Team - Taught engaging science lessons in the field of Natural Resources and Technology - Collaborated with donors, other organizations, school districts, and members of the community - Americorp Term of Service - Designed curriculum for the semester with intentional areas of study for student needs - Collected data through surveys to create future lessons/ activities - Member of the Community Events Team - Taught engaging science lessons in the field of Natural Resources and Technology - Collaborated with donors, other organizations, school districts, and members of the community



Austin Sunshine Camps

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Activity Specialist

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Americorp Term of Service - Lead and facilitated engaging science activities for campers while working closely with other counselors and specialists. - Facilitated team building exercises for both staff and campers. - Met the needs of the organization, donors, campers, and family members. - Maintained camper safety by following strict guidelines. - Documenting behavioral issues and providing assistance for families. - Collaborated with Spark Cognition for summer long STEM building activity. Show less