Volunteer Coordinator (5280)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Augusta, GA

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Sourcing, onboarding, training, placing and giving feedback to all volunteers supporting the Corps. Creates a supportive environment that is conducive to attracting and retaining volunteers. Interacts with leadership to assess staffing needs, then ensures volunteer staffing requirements are met. Prepares and maintains records and reports as required and maintains volunteer database. Is creative and passionate in nurturing community and business relationships to encourage volunteer commitment and is accountable for results achieved.

Requirements

Two-year college or technical school degree AND Two years' experience performing volunteer recruitment and management OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with the Development Director when planning and making presentations in the community in order to gain citizen support and involvement in The Salvation Army programs, and when meeting with community organizations and corporate partners to gain support and participation in fulfilling volunteer staffing requirements.
Works with the Marketing department to regularly communicate with, and give recognition to volunteers through social media, news releases, and printed collateral.
Plans, schedules and assigns work of volunteer staff, instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; check and approves work in progress.
Assesses volunteer program for effectiveness by making regularly scheduled visits to program sites and discusses goals and objectives with program leaders.
Maintains volunteer database.