Help build an engaging environment for our volunteers as Volunteer Engagement Lead, Cedar Rapids IA

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The Volunteers Engagement Leads are responsible for overseeing "The Volunteer Experience" for volunteers serving in the region and department of responsibility. They serve as a resource for supervisors, and communicate and carry out engagement plans set by Volunteer Services Engagement Lead for the region in all lines

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with department managers on position on-boarding, planned growth experiences, and volunteer career development.
  * Provides consultation, coaching and training resources to promote positive workforce relationships (employees with volunteers, volunteers with volunteers) and effective ongoing volunteer engagement.
  * Follows up with volunteers and department managers to ensure proper placement and job satisfaction.
  * Consults with department managers regarding the leadership potential of volunteers and supports requesting department managers in developing leadership and advancement opportunities for volunteers.
  * Serves as the point of contact for reassignment or referring volunteers to other department positions, or if not a fit for the department to Volunteer Services.
  * Connects supervisors of volunteers to Volunteer Services HR relations team for mediation and facilitation of volunteer grievance and performance related issues.
  * Leads ongoing discussions with requesting department managers about volunteer engagement cycle, roles and responsibilities working to identify what’s working and lessons learned.
  * Conducts exit interviews.
  * Works with team members to ensure the integration of their work with volunteer recruitment, referrals and screening, recognition, and Volunteer Connection.

Qualifications:

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 partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday