• Newtown

Excited about providing pathways to the disenfranchised? Excited by working with a diverse group of people? Excited by the opportunity to try out radical ideas?

Lentil as Anything is a series of not-for-profit restaurants, funded through a pay-as-you-feel model. This model ensures equal dignity and personal accountability to all who walk through our doors, regardless of their financial means. Whether through volunteering, performance, art, or a financial contribution, every person is invited to participate in making Lentil a space that people want to participate in and support the way they see fit.

Lentil as Anything recently celebrated its 21st birthday and we are looking for a positive, passionate and organised Volunteer Coordinator who relishes the challenge of working with thousands of diverse volunteers each year to run Lentil as Anything’s Newtown operations. This is a very varied role that involves recruiting, training, and day-to-day management of volunteers, liaising with external job placement and government agencies, conflict resolution.

This role is a great opportunity to become part of the Lentil As Anything Management Team and gain valuable work experience within a community focused not-for-profit organisation.

Timeframe:

• This role can be either full time or part time, depending on the individual
• Starting ASAP

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strong volunteer program, including rewards scheme, social events and communications
• Minimum of one shift weekly working on the floor as the Team Lead
• Improve and facilitate volunteer inductions and training sessions
• Ensure the volunteer roster is active and updated
• Work closely with Team Leads on the floor and kitchen to ensure volunteers are safe and supported
• Manage the internship program, including Social Media, Graphic Design and PR
• Be the main point of contact for those doing work experience or projects at Lentils
• Work closely with Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth running of the restaurant and provide occasional administrative support
• Facilitate volunteer involvement in projects such as Café Pathway Program, Sustainability, Art etc.
• Assist, coordinate and build projects between Lentils and the greater community

COMPETENCIES – REQUIRED

• 3+ years demonstrated experience in social work, volunteer management/coordination, or community engagement
• Demonstrated experience in conflict management and working with a varied range of people, including in multicultural environments, with people with disabilities or with those with family, personal and social challenges
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite capabilities, particularly Sheets and Docs
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Excellent ability to self-organise and think clearly in busy work environments
• Ability to work in a diverse team but tackle projects independently at times
• Open-mindedness and strong sense of empathy, with a drive to go the extra mile and create and maintain lasting personal relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• True dedication to supporting people to be themselves and achieve their own goals

COMPETENCIES – PREFERRED

• Evidence of experience in a NFP
• Experience in hospitality
• Experience in recruitment or education and training
• A love of Lentils is a must!