Volunteer Coordinator

Ringling College of Art and Design

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About The Position

Part-time temporary grant funded position. One year only with a possibility of an extension. This position assists the Director of OLLI with developing a culture of volunteerism that demonstrates the organizational benefits of a robust volunteer program. Provides primary support to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) volunteers and volunteer committees. Ensures volunteers are oriented and on-boarded according to Ringling College policies governing volunteers. Keeps an Excel spreadsheet to track volunteer onboarding requirements. Recruits volunteers and monitors activities in Volgistics (online volunteer software management program) including volunteer hours, volunteer applications, and status. The OLLI Volunteer Coordinator is the staff member who supports the volunteer program and serves as staff liaison to the OLLI staff. Tracks numbers of volunteers and volunteer hours for annual reports for Osher endowment and other grants they award to OLLI.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Volunteer coordinator experience
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and become proficient in various software such as Volgistics: Volunteer Management Software System
Attention to detail
Planning and organizational skills
Associate’s degree
Three years of volunteer coordinator experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience is qualifying

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Three or more years of volunteer coordinator experience
Two years of experience working with Lifelong Learning programs
Higher education experience

Responsibilities

Works closely with the Volunteerism Committee and holds committee meetings as needed
Recruits volunteers for committees, teams, projects, and general needs; matches volunteers’ skills and interests with OLLI needs.
Works with the Volunteerism Committee, plans volunteer appreciation events, sends notecards, orders gifts, and coordinates other ways to thank volunteers for their service
Conducts new Volunteer Orientation sessions
Monitors volunteer satisfaction
Oversees and tracks new volunteer onboarding process
Updates New Volunteer Handbook and distributes during orientation
Knowledgeable of Voligistics (online volunteer management system) and supports data entry when necessary
Maintains regular communication with volunteers via Volgistics email messaging; sets reminders for volunteer schedules and tracks volunteer activity
Updates volunteer applications and monitors the Volgistics link to the OLLI website
Reports the number of active volunteers and volunteer service hours for the Osher Foundation annual report