Volunteer Connections Administrator

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Volunteer Connection Administrator

Purpose: Oversee the utilization and access of Volunteer Connection, the official American Red Cross volunteer management
system.

Reports To: EMP: SAF: Regional Manager
Responsibilities: Serve as departmental champion of Volunteer Connection

• Provide expert support and guidance to department in the proper and maximized utilization of Volunteer Connection
• Establish an ongoing Volunteer Connection training calendar
• Conduct Volunteer Connection training, using official American Red Cross training materials for volunteers and volunteers supervisors
• Serve as a department Volunteer Connection expert

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week, working remotely and on-site

Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
• Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service
• Work well both individually and with others
• Relevant complementary management and/or technical skills/operational experience
• Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff/volunteer partners as well as board members and senior management
• Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience

Relationships: Red Cross Employees, volunteers, and the public

Length of Apptmt:

• One year appointment, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position.
• Development Opp: Community advocacy and leadership
• Relationship building
• Enhance leadership and communication skills
• Interact with and meet a variety of people
• Team builing with the Red Cross, volunteers and community partners

Training: Orientation to the American Red Cross
On the job training on Volunteer Connection