Volunteer Program Coordinator

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking to hire a Volunteer Program Coordinator to perform professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions. This position partners with organizations across the state to identify volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers. It also consults and advises local governments and communities regarding the organization, development and integration of volunteer resources that meet the goals of the Volunteer Program; assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit, plan and utilize community volunteer resources; travels to plan and conduct special events such as the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, National Service Projects, and other recognition events for volunteer programs; and assists in development of policies, regulations, methods, and standards for volunteer services programs.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in the social sciences.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in volunteer services program management, community organization or management of a social services delivery program.
Requires the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience planning training, recognition, and conference events for 200+ people for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience working in volunteer recruitment and coordinating.
Two (2) years of professional experience managing volunteers or implementing a national service program.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing, conducting, and executing logistic plans for training and education activities.
Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing social media platforms to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships to advance volunteerism and service throughout Illinois.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Volunteer Program Coordinator and performs professional consultative and coordinative functions for the volunteerism programs in the Cook and Northern regions.
Assists in developing volunteer resources by organizing and scheduling workshops and training.
Utilizes social media platforms to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders in the assigned geographical area to recruit, plan and utilize community volunteer resources.
Travels to plan and conduct special events such as Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, National Service Projects, etc. for the Volunteer Program.
Assists in development of policies, regulations, methods, and standards for the Volunteer Program services.
Translates materials/procedures into Spanish for individuals who cannot speak, read or write English, in contacts with the public, volunteers, and community organizations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)