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ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN RED CROSS
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Job Summary:
The Volunteer Services Recruitment Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of broad based recruitment strategies to attract and identify Red Cross volunteers to effectively support Regional goals and mission critical activities for Capital Virginia.
Specific job duties: focus on volunteer recruitment.
Responsibilities:
1. At the direction of the local leadership (Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist or Volunteer Recruitment Team Lead): Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics identified through the Volunteer Needs Assessment. Emphasis placed on geography, skill sets, and availability.
2. Conduct face to face general and targeted recruiting activities to obtain volunteer applicants tracked to referral and approval.
3. Support the development and ongoing refinement of the local Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both in-person and digital strategies.
4. Partner with assigned staff to strengthen existing relationships, and identify and evaluate prospective volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships within Capital Virginia.
5. Assist with maintaining accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate volunteer tracking tool.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma.
Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong presentation skills.
* Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively to people of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
* Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, and negotiation skills.
* Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively are required.
* Recruiting experience OR the ability to effectively communicate and represent Red Cross mission and activities in a positive and realistic manner is preferred.
* Other Skills: Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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About AMERICAN RED CROSS
Location:
2825 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...
...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;
...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;
...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;
...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and
...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
420 E Cary StreetRichmond, VA 23219
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Recruiting
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10 - 15 Hours per Month based on your schedule; however, you may work more in a given month.. Min of 3 months commitment
- Must have reliable transportation and willingness to work out in the field. This position will focus on posting flyers at public locations and speaking w/ persons regarding volunteer opportunities as well as the Mission of the American Red Cross.