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Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

As one of the nations premier humanitarian organizations the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and in association with other Red Cross networks throughout the world. When you join our team you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative respectful and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn grow and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group the Latino Resource Group and Red Cross PRIDE to the Umoja African American Resource Group our Veterans Resource Group and the Womens Resource Group these networks provide connections mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross your uniqueness can shine!

We are currently seeking a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist to work in our Pensacola FL office. This position will work 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and some weekends and evenings will be required during times of business need.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Develop and execute broadbased recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers. Provide coaching guidance and subjectmatterexpertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Provide support development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal State and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

1: Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools networks and social media to obtain volunteer applicants tracked to referral and approval.

2: Leverage recruitment venues inperson presentations social media campaigns user groups and professional associations to identify and attract to qualified candidates. Identify cultivate and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations market segments and populations to create a robust network and strong candidate pipeline for future needs. Partner with assigned staff to strengthen existing relationships and identify and evaluate prospective volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships.

3: Evaluate and modify recruitment strategies based on lessonslearned. Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both inperson and digital strategies.

4: Provide coaching and guidance to volunteer recruitment teams (paid and volunteers) and foster a culture of volunteerism that supports recruitment strategies.

5: Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage existing or develop new recruitment materials. Create presentations to ensure maximum effectiveness for online and inperson targeted recruitment efforts.

6: Maintain accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate tools. Produce status reports as directed.

7: Support volunteer programs and services to meet established goals and objectives. May assist in scheduling and coordinating volunteer orientations placements meetings and events.

Scope: Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying subject matter knowledge; knowledge based acquired from several years of experience in particular area. Works independently; may instruct or coach other professionals.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education: Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience .

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Management Experience: N/A

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of group dynamics customer maintenance techniques negotiation skills and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.

Travel: May involve travel. Must have a current drivers licensewith a good driving record is required

* Combination of candidates education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to descriptions minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers phones and printers light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE: Experience recruiting working in a nonprofit organization and or working with volunteers

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you while you take care of others. As a missionbased organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

Medical Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO Holidays

401K with 5 match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps the federal agency that brings people together through service and its partners the Peace Corps AmeriCorps Alums National Peace Corps Association and the Service Year Alliance launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering Visit redcross/volunteertoday to learn more including our mostneeded volunteer positions.

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