Volunteer Coordinator

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This position is responsible for developing and managing Girls Rock Dallas’ Volunteer Program.

Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Must be highly organized and a self-starter. Strong multitasking ability required, as well as the ability to meet deadlines. Must pay tremendous attention to detail. Special events and community outreach activities often occur in the evenings and on weekends, so candidates must be available to keep a flexible schedule. Dedication to embodying the mission of Girls Rock Dallas and developing programs that carry out the mission.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Apps/docs/gmail preferred. Experience conducting online research. Reliability and punctuality are a must. Interest in music, feminism, social justice, and cultural issues a big plus.

Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday, approx. 3-5 hours weekly, possibly more during summer camp, with occasional meetings and events on evenings and weekends. (Mandatory Meeting once a month from January-April; Mandatory Bi-Monthly Meetings in May-July)

Duties:

• Organizes, coordinates and manages the recruitment of volunteers.
• Performs volunteer outreach and recruitment through the community.
• Works with social, civic and local organizations to develop partnerships, where appropriate, to develop and/or utilize volunteers.
• Develops a concise volunteer application process including, application, screening, interviewing and training.
• Maintains volunteer records, database and statistics.
• Develops and implements training programs for all volunteers.
• Recommends and develops ongoing volunteer utilization.
• Develops and implements a formal and information volunteer recognition program, including a volunteer appreciation party.
• Maintains the volunteer page on website
• Provides ongoing communication, support and guidance for volunteers throughout the application process and all GRD activities.

Qualifications:

• The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles - experience with volunteers preferred.
• The ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability manage a wide range of tasks.
• The experience of managing or coordinating projects and volunteers.
• Detail-orientated self-starter who shows independent judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Management Experience preferred.