Volunteer Services Specialist
Core
Develop and implement broad-based recruitment strategies to attract and identify Red Cross volunteers, perform screenings, referrals, and placement of prospective volunteers, and support engagement activities across Northwestern Wisconsin.
Role type
Volunteer Services Specialist
Builds
Volunteer workforce and engagement programs for the American Red Cross
Domain
Non-profit / Humanitarian Services
Required skills
Recruitment strategy development, volunteer screening and placement, stakeholder relationship management, program execution, data analysis, reporting, needs assessment, coaching and guidance
Preferred skills
Volunteer management, collaborative team player, effective written and verbal communication, presentation skills, relationship building
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools, networks and digital media; Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations; Evaluate and modify recruitment and engagement strategies based on lessons-learned; Provide coaching and guidance to volunteer teams; Responsible for development of a thorough volunteer needs assessment for assigned area; Assist with executing the Event Based Volunteer plan
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC