Volunteer Coordinator - Help Center

Position Summary: Position assists in the establishment and expansion of volunteer service activities in community-based programs. Position is responsible for the supervision of volunteers.

Position Responsibilities: 1. Provides daily oversight of volunteers in an independent social services facility. 2. Recruits volunteers, maintains adequate level of volunteer staff to perform essential functions. 3. Solicits donors for funds, goods, and services through coordination and fund-raising activities and food drives. 4. Serves as coordinator of Emergency Food Assistance Program to non-profit participants for Cecil County. 5. Assists with or provides training to volunteers as assigned. 6. Assists with the development and implementation of new volunteer program policies and procedures. 7. Serves as a liaison between the volunteer program and community members wishing to make donations. 8. Collects and records donations and prepares written responses to donors. 9. Assists with identification of areas of need for distribution of donated items. 10. Participates in the coordination of volunteer recognition programs, including event planning. 11. Maintains Help Center program statistics. 12. Conducts facility tours and speaking engagements to promote the goals of the volunteer program.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Education- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Associate degree in public administration preferred. Experience -Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in planning and supervising volunteer activities.

Certificate(s) and/or License(s): 1. Possession of a valid Class “C” non-commercial driver’s license with no more than three (3) points.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the county community-based programs 2. Working knowledge of the procedures and techniques of recruiting and training volunteers. 3. Ability to plan programs and activities involving large groups of volunteers. 4. Ability to keep accurate statistical records. 5. Excellent organizational skills 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 7. Ability to establish effective working relationships within the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.24 - $23.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• planning or supervisor: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23