Volunteer Program Coordinator

The Opportunity Alliance • South Portland, ME

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Volunteer Program’s Volunteer Program Coordinator provides professional volunteer management for the Senior Volunteer Programs including recruitment, screening, interviewing, placements, supervision and recognition of older volunteers age 55+ volunteering in organizations, schools and private homes in York, Cumberland and York Counties. This position contributes to the accomplishment of The Opportunity Alliance’s mission through the provision of direct service to Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. This position will staff a committee of the Senior Volunteer Advisory Council. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Senior Volunteer Program Director.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field
• Knowledge and/or experience and appreciation of volunteerism, older adults 55+ and people living in poverty
• Knowledge of resources for adults living in poverty
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift material weighing up to 25 pounds
• A good driving record is required
• Reliable vehicle to transport volunteers throughout service area

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years experience in volunteer administration preferred
• Supervision of adults 55+ and people living in poverty preferred
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, screening, interviewing, placements, supervision and recognition of older volunteers age 55+
• Staff a committee of the Senior Volunteer Advisory Council
• Provide direct service to Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree