Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist - Princeton, NJ
VetJobs•Princeton, NJ
•$70,664 - $82,468•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist develops and executes broad-based recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers. The role provides coaching, guidance, and subject-matter expertise on volunteer recruitment to support organizational goals and ensure enough volunteers are placed to meet operational needs. The specialist also supports, develops, and provides leadership guidance to volunteers. The position is based in the American Red Cross’s Princeton, New Jersey office and involves travel. It is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple, continuously evolving priorities effectively.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel.
- Physical ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods; work may involve prolonged sitting, driving, and challenging conditions.
- Operational flexibility to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and effective program implementation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet volunteer recruitment metrics and operational needs.
- Conduct general and targeted outreach through resource pools, networks, and social media, tracking applicants through referral and approval.
- Use recruitment venues, presentations, social media campaigns, user groups, and professional associations to identify qualified candidates.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with volunteer recruitment agencies, organizations, market segments, and populations to build a candidate pipeline.
- Partner with staff to strengthen existing relationships and identify and evaluate potential recruitment sources and partnerships.
- Evaluate and modify recruitment strategies based on lessons learned, and support development and refinement of the Volunteer Recruitment Plan, including in-person and digital strategies.
- Coach and guide paid and volunteer recruitment teams and foster a culture of volunteerism.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams on recruitment materials and create presentations for online and in-person recruitment efforts.
- Maintain accurate records of potential and actual volunteer leads using appropriate tools and produce status reports as directed.
- Support volunteer programs and services in meeting established goals and objectives.
- May assist with scheduling and coordinating volunteer orientations, placements, meetings, and events.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off starting at 19 days per year, based on FLSA status and tenure.
- 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.
- 401(k) with 6% match.
- Paid family leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
- Service awards and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
