EDS Volunteer and Events Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Elk Grove Village, IL

About The Position

Develop, implement and provide oversight and coordination of seasonal and on-going special events and EDS programs; implement strategies for volunteer recruitment, retention, training and coordination of volunteers for the local area.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one (1) year experience in disaster response or any other emergency response role.
Ability to be flexible, prioritized, and work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Excellent organizational skills and a sense of urgency.
Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to details and filing.
Good communication skills, both written and spoken, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Mathematical skills include adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, using common fractions and decimals.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong independent judgement.
Must pass all applicable background checks.
You must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
May need to climb, balance.
Kneel, crouch, or crawl.
This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for managing the Winter Night Watch and Family Food of Hope
Complete full Emergency Disaster Services Training to be a fully credentialed EDS worker, this will include specialty classes in Incident Command and Logistics.
Attend EDS community events as the primary point of contact, along with supervising
Work with the Volunteer department for recruiting and retaining EDS volunteers.
Recruit community partners for seasonal efforts, which include WNW, FFOH, and EDS outreach.
Coordinate with management when directed, to recognize significant volunteer contributions by individuals and groups.
Maintain communication with volunteers and community partners, notifying them regularly of volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, regularly scheduled and special upcoming events.
Participate in local fire response calls, clean and prepare response vehicles, and coordinate available volunteers.
This position will be required to attend events, conferences, and meetings that may take place outside normal working hours, including weekends and evenings.
Driving is an essential function of the position.
All other duties as assigned.