Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

Job Description:

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

We are currently seeking a VolunteerRecruitment Specialist to work in our Southwest Gulf Coast to Glades Chapter or Mid-Florida office, from any of the following counties: Sarasota, Charlotte, Polk, De Soto, or Hardee.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

The Volunteer Services Recruitment Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of broad-based recruitment strategiesto attract and identify Red Cross volunteers to effectively support the Regional goals and mission-critical activities for theSouth FLRegion.

Specific job duties: focus on volunteer recruitment; build and manage partner relationships; build a volunteer recruitment team.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

• 1. At the direction of the local leadership (Regional Volunteer Services Officer): Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics identified through the Volunteer Needs Assessment. Emphasis is placed on geography, skill sets, availability, and leadership experience.
• 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 Regional Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both in-person and digital strategies.
• 4. Assist in identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations, market segments, and populations to create a robust network and strong candidate pipeline for future needs.
• 5. Partner with assigned staff to strengthen existing relationships, and identify and evaluate prospective volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships within the Region.
• 6. Assist in evaluating and modifying recruitment strategies based on lessons learned.
• 7. Assist with maintaining accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate volunteer tracking tool.
• 8. Produce monthly volunteer activity status reports as directed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Education: Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
Experience: Minimum three to five years of related experience required.
Management Experience: Experience managing a team is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Strong training and 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, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
* 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 the Red Cross mission and activities positively and realistically is preferred.
* Other Skills: Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Travel:
Willinvolve 50% travel. A current, valid driver's license and good driving record are required.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience working with volunteers

Must be able to do presentations and public speaking

Computer Savvy

Outgoing personality

Must be flexible.

Recruitment background, Volunteer management background or social services background a plus.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

* 401K with up to 6% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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