volunteer support specialist Job in Bradenton, Florida US
volunteer support specialist
Share with Facebook Friends Upload Resume Email It Save it | Follow Company Start New Search Report It Company name: American Red Cross Location: Bradenton, FL ( Map it! ) Loading map ... Industry: Not for Profit - Charitable Job Type: Nonprofit - Social Services Employee Type: Full-Time Required Education: 4 Year Degree Required Experience: At least 2 year(s) Manages others: Not Specified Travel: Up to 25% Relocation covered: No When you join the Red Cross, you will enjoy many rewards including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunity for advancement and the gratification of making a real difference. The American Red Cross is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Save this job Volunteer Support Specialist Company Overview The American Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters each year. The depth and breadth of our services - whenever and wherever they're called for - is unmatched by any organization in the world. Our employees enjoy knowing that the services we deliver and the products we develop are helping to save lives and make lives better everyday. When you're committed to providing relief and hope to millions of people around the world everyday, you need the support of others who share that dedication and who want to contribute to it. As one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations, we attract talented, motivated and enthusiastic people who make our mission to save lives a reality and who experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. If you are looking for a career with a visionary humanitarian organization and share a passion for helping people, we invite you to join us! Job Description Res ponsible for the recruitment, development, retention and recognition of both adult and youth volunteers in the Southwest Florida Chapter. Serves as a resource and mentor to Branch staff on volunteer issues; acts as an advocate for all volunteers. Works with the Office of Volunteers and other specialists to develop programs that will strengthen our volunteer base across the chapter through a collaborative effort. Responsibilities A . Coordinate with the Chapter Manager to develop and implement plans and strategies for the recruitment, training, placement and, retention of sufficient volunteers to meet or exceed Chapter Performance Standards and to provide effective support to Hillsborough Branch activities in conjunction with other functional department and Branch Staff B. Responsible for all aspects of Volunteer Human Resources to include approved events, language bank, planned volunteer intake procedures, teaching orientations, coordinated retention programs, database management, awards and recognition and associated events. C. Along with the Manager of Volunteer Programs Services, develop and sustain positive relationships with other local organizations involved in volunteer development. D. Acquire sufficient and appropriate disaster training to enable support of ongoing disaster response activities. E. In conjunction with appropriate volunteer staff and employees, ensure a process of timely approved communication to all volunteers in the assigned area. F. Responsible for timely and accurate data input of volunteer activity in the assigned area; ensure all reports are accurate and are completed and submitted within established timelines. Other Dimensions A. As a contributor to the work of an emergency relief organization, extended work hours and/or assignments to a disaster/emergency-specific task will be required. Maintaining membership in the DSHR system is required. B. Primary location is the Manatee offices with some occasional local travel. To apply, please submit resume and salary requirements to Click Here to Email Your Resume - Position title and location must be in the subject line Job Requirements Qualifications Education : Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience. Experience: A minimum of two years experience in volunteer administration required. Other: Must have good interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, planning and problem solving skills and initiative to work effectively with minimal supervision. Raiser's Edge experience a plus.