Volunteer Coordinator (Code Compliance - Civil Service)

City of Dallas

11d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary Coordinates, plans, monitors, and implements the department's volunteer program by assessing the department's needsto ensure as many programs and services are provided to the community as possible through services rendered byvolunteers. Job Description Overview The Volunteer Coordinator plans, coordinates, monitors, and implements the department's volunteer program by assessing the department's needs and ensuring services are provided to the community through volunteer activity.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of volunteer concepts, practices, and programs.
• Knowledge of supervision and public relation practices and principles.
• Ability to conceptualize and present program information to civic groups, organizations, and community leaders.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of adult instruction.
• Ability to organize and conduct employee and volunteer training sessions.
• Ability to prepare, administer, and monitor reports and related records.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop needs assessments and evaluations tools, to analyze and report program data.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of developing, organizing, and overseeing activities or programs in at least two of the following areas: Hiring and training staff/volunteers Evaluating staff/volunteer performance Developing policies and procedures Community outreach and education
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manages, facilitates, and coordinates the volunteer program within the department; performs general training of volunteer staff, recruiting of volunteers, monitoring volunteer activities, and conducting programs to show appreciation of services rendered to the department.
• Conducts and performs volunteer recognition programs for the department; develops, plans, implements and executes a variety of programs citywide.
• Meets, engages, and collaborates with outside groups to recognize services of volunteers from various corporate entities and other entities.
• Conducts background checkups and approves the placement of volunteers; processes applications and all personal information to ensure quality of volunteer program and service.
• Establishes, evaluates, and revises volunteer program procedures and guidelines to ensure effective implementation program.
• Researches and collects program statistical data and information to evaluate effectiveness of program.
• Recruits volunteers for the department by making oral presentations to other groups such as civic and professional groups, colleges, universities, and church groups.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees