Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $52,785.00 - 64,662.00

WORK LOCATION: 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: 11/14/2023

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

An employee in this position performs a wide variety of tasks working directly with the community members who volunteer with the Town of Apex. This position serves as the primary liaison between volunteers (individual, corporate and community groups) and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources leadership staff. This position will be working with the Adopt-a-Park program, special events and the Apex Youth Council and more.

This position reports to the Special Events Coordinator.

This position has no staff supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Provides direction, consultation, and creates volunteer position descriptions for all volunteer functions within the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.
• Recruits, selects and trains volunteers, increases volunteer engagement and sustains volunteer participation by providing support and communication.
• Provides meaningful and appropriate opportunities for volunteer applicants based on aptitudes and preferences.
• Evaluates all aspects of volunteer programs to ensure effectiveness and to recommend and implement changes as appropriate.
• Provides monitoring and evaluation of volunteers to verify satisfactory conduct and performance.
• Supports Athletics division in maintaining databases of volunteer coach background checks and online National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) training.
• Establishes and conducts an annual volunteer recognition program.
• Develops and administers volunteer policy and procedures for the Town of Apex.
• Develops and maintains volunteer database.
• Establishes volunteers lists for each park.
• Establishes volunteer lists for each special event.
• Coordinates Apex Youth Council meetings and events.
• Manages volunteers at Special Events.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Bee City Committee and implement initiatives and programs of the committee.

Additional Job Duties:

• May be required to work some weeknights and weekends.
• Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree and considerable experience in volunteer coordination and special events; or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

WITH...

• Considerable knowledge of volunteer recruitment and coordination.
• Considerable knowledge of organizational and project management.
• Experience interacting with a variety of large and small groups.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of volunteers.
• Ability to organize, update and maintain records, data and documentation.
• Knowledge of computers and related software.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.