Volunteer Services Specialist I

State of Oklahoma

28d • $39,262

About The Position

A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs is searching for a Volunteer Service Specialist. If you have experience coordinating volunteer programs and skills to build relationships with community partners, this could be the perfect role for you. As a Hope-centered agency the Office of Juvenile Affairs is focused on recognizing strengths, promoting resilience, and building a future-oriented mindset. Previous experience in public relations or community service is a plus. Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are involved in planning, coordinating and supervising the activities of a volunteer program at a state facility. This includes recruiting, selecting, and assigning volunteers, promoting the program with public relations activities, and developing and maintaining community contacts and support for the program.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in public relations, promotional work, community service or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of conducting, coordinating and supervising programs related to contribution and promotional campaigns; of the organization, its functions, policies and procedures; of recruitment, selection and placement of volunteers; of media sources; and of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence and paragraph construction.
• Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to gather, organize and present information, both orally and in writing.
• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must be able to pass background check, fingerprints, and drug screening.
• A trial period of 12 months will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in public relations or community service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional staff in determination of need for volunteer services.
• Attends administrative and rehabilitation therapy, inter-departmental meetings and volunteer organization meetings.
• Provides information concerning the program at in-service training.
• Compiles handbooks and directions for volunteers; plans and supervises orientation and training for volunteers.
• Develops and maintains community contacts to meet volunteer needs and promote community support.
• Accepts and maintains records of monetary and gift donations and ensures appropriate distribution.
• Encourages suitable recognition of volunteer contributions made for patient and resident welfare.
• Speaks to private, civic, church and other organizations to promote the volunteer program.
• Maintains necessary records, reports and schedules.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees