Sr. Volunteer Services Specialist Nashville, TN
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Joining the American Red Cross is like nothing else its as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters where success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
As a Volunteer Engagement Representative you will contribute your expertise and guidance to design implement and deliver programs and services that further the engagement and recruitment of volunteers. You will supervise volunteers and serve as a subject-matter expert on volunteer programs tools processes and this role you will act as a liaison between internal teams and external organizations to foster strong partnerships while providing guidance support and development opportunities to volunteers. Additionally responsible for the screenings referrals and placement of prospective volunteers to effectively support Regional goals and mission critical activities. Approximately 70% of your time will focus on engagement initiatives and 30% on external recruitment.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal State and local regulations.
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This role supports the Nashville Area Chapter and covers the middle of Tennessee across Cheatham Davidson Jackson Macon Robertson Smith Sumner Trousdale Williamson and Wilson counties.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Contribute expertise and serve as a resource for volunteer engagement best practices. Review volunteer satisfaction data and work with operational teams to develop and execute engagement and retention strategies to improve volunteer satisfaction within the assigned area which includes frequent interaction with the volunteer community both personally and through the volunteer infrastructure. Implement strategies and tactics to drive volunteer engagement and provide input on volunteer engagement issues.
Meet with stakeholders and ensure alignment of established goals to volunteer needs. Monitor the appropriate usage and implementation of the needs assessment through department collaboration and mutual accountability for results.
Lead and train volunteer leaders to conduct a comprehensive volunteer onboarding program for each volunteer position.
Lead volunteer training and serve as subject-matter-expert on volunteer programs tools and resources. Provide support and guidance to volunteer trainers and ensures training is thorough and documented.
Facilitate formal and informal recognition efforts and events to promote community and honor the volunteer experience and contributions.
Train and lead screening and training team volunteers. Serve as Point-of-Contact to the Volunteer Intake Processing Center. Assist in screening and referring prospective volunteers.
Lead the development and management of volunteer planning and scheduling to ensure a strong fill rate. Serve as a liaison to internal and external partners to ensure all volunteer requests are timely and complete.
Serve as the subject matter expert on key volunteer recruitment tools.
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 (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelors degree required.
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 attention to detail 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: Travel may be 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).
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
Experience in volunteer management highly preferred
Experience or background in Human Resources is preferred
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.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
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