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Volunteer/Recruitment Manager
ORGANIZATION: Arizona Sustainability Alliance
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7 people are interested
Volunteer/Recruitment Manager
Job Purpose
The AZSA Volunteer Manager will manage volunteer resources to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services. This includes directly managing volunteers, and/or providing guidance, support, resources and tools to priority leaders who supervise volunteers. The AZSA Volunteer Manager reports to the Executive Director and will work in close coordination with the Director of Communications.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Volunteer Manager will perform some or all of the following duties:
Plan the volunteer program/service
- Develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of the organization
- Assess the need for volunteers to enhance program/service delivery
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary
- Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions in consultation as appropriate
Engage volunteers
- Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the volunteer program and the organization
- Develop and implement effective strategies to recruit the right volunteers with the right skills
- Develop and implement an intake and interview protocol for potential volunteers to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the organization
- Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices
Lead the volunteer program/service
- Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, its clients, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers
- Ensure that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions
- Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of volunteer hours are maintained according to established procedures
- Ensure that volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision
- Assist with conflict resolution among clients, staff and volunteers according to established procedures
- Establish and implement a process for evaluating the contribution of individual volunteers
- Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
Control the volunteer program/service
- Evaluate the risks associated with each volunteer position and take appropriate action to control the risks associated with the program or service
- Ensure that volunteers work in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
- Evaluate the contribution of each volunteer on an annual basis
- Prepare an annual report on the contribution of the volunteer program to the organization
- Administer and monitor expenditures for the volunteer program against the approved budget
Qualifications
Education
- College certificate in Volunteer Management is an asset
- Post secondary education in social sciences, human resources, community development, or adult education is an asset
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to volunteerism
- Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources
Proficiency in the use of computers for:
- Word processing
- Data base management
Personal characteristics
The Manager of Volunteers should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
- Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Communicate effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity/innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
- Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Make decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
More opportunities with Arizona Sustainability Alliance
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arizona Sustainability Alliance
Location:
8205 South Priest Drive #11962, Tempe, AZ 85284, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arizona Sustainability Alliance is to create and support cutting-edge, project-based sustainability solutions in Arizona.
Description
The Arizona Sustainability Alliance is a volunteer, non-partisan group committed to protecting our environment and promoting sustainable living through action and advocacy. Through
Civic engagement
Collaboration
- Education
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Phoenix Metropolitan AreaPhoenix, AZ 85004
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Recruiting
- Human Resources Strategy
- Human Resources Recruitment
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Appoximately 10 Hours Per Week
- Telecommute