Volunteer Coordinator - YCSO (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs public contact work of moderate difficulty coordinating the administration of volunteer services groups and functions. Coordinates volunteers assigned to specific program areas, contributes to the development of community programs, and presents programs to community groups. The role also involves participating in volunteer organization meetings, serving on committees, and speaking with civic organizations. The coordinator reviews reports for public information, compiles statistics and other information, and maintains records and files of program activities. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in public relations/contact and educational processes.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Meet the Sheriff’s Office general qualifications of integrity, honesty, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, and courtesy.
• Successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including polygraph, psychological, and physical fitness tests.
• Successfully complete a minimum six-month probation period.
• Knowledge of teaching methods, techniques, and theories of learning; state and federal program standards; curriculum and lesson plan development; department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; county geographic areas; business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition; clerical office practices and procedures; research techniques and report writing; current Microsoft Office software; and filing and recordkeeping.
• Skill in public relations, public speaking and presentations, effective verbal and written communication, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings and trainings; communicate clearly and concisely with people from diverse ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds; work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing program demands and priorities; develop and maintain effective working relationships; remain current in job-related knowledge; handle confidential matters with discretion; and act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate in person and by telephone; frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists; and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of volunteers assigned to a specific program area.
• Participate in developing and creating community programs.
• Present programs to community groups.
• Attend and participate in small and large group meetings of volunteer organizations.
• Review reports for public information; compile statistics and other information; and maintain records and files of program activities.
• Serve on committees and speak with civic organizations.
• Ensure volunteers comply with Federal, State, and County guidelines.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED