Overview

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend days (primarily related to campaigns and events).

Salary: $21.50 - 23.00 per hour a fantastic benefit package*

Job Focus: The Volunteer Relations Specialist is responsible for increasing volunteerism for The Salvation Army in Central Ohio through active recruitment and engagement with current and prospective volunteers and organizations. Volunteer needs of the corps, programs, and events should be constantly evaluated. Of specific importance is the recruitment of volunteers for the Kettle Campaign.

*Benefits:

• Changing the lives of the less fortunate
• A great place to work while helping some of Central Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals.
• Generous paid time off every year that includes 13 Holidays, 10-20 days of accrued vacation, 3 personal days and 12 sick days.
• Paid: Jury Leave (up to maximum 12 weeks), Marriage Leave (5 days, after 1 year of service), Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days annually), $20,000 Life Insurance policy, and Short-Term Disability.
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Long-Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Account, Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA) 403B.
• Pension Plan, no employee contribution
• Fun monthly events. Regularly scheduled team building opportunities, Holiday parties, Picnic.
• Work Environment: regular one-on-one meetings with supervisor, opportunity to serve on employee committee.

Qualifications

• Must embrace, support and reflect well on The Salvation Army’s Mission and values.
• Experience working with volunteer recruitment preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Able to work independently in a complex environment, managing multiple projects.
• Ability to set and achieve goals as well as meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Excellent organization skills with a strong attention to detail
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards.

In compliance with US Government regulations, The Salvation Army affirms that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.