Special Events & Volunteer Supervisor

TX-Austin AC - Austin, TX 78723 Overview Category:
Public Relations ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

This position is responsible for:

Maintains and strengthens The Salvation Army image in the community and raises awareness of the Area Command or Corps activities through various functions; focuses on special use of the facility, including but not limited to, meetings, birthday parties and other special events; plans, schedules and coordinates projects, activities, and events related to volunteers for the Area Command or Corps; recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of volunteers to ensure ample coverage to meet the needs of all areas of the Area Command or Corps;

develops, promotes and maintains a wide range of volunteer opportunities; leads all planning and execution of special events occurring within the Area Command or Corps.

Supervisory Responsibilities (10%)

Provides direction and support to volunteer groups and seasonal staff under his/her supervision; evaluates volunteer group projects; provides analysis of in‑kind value of volunteer projects

Event Responsibilities (35%)

Develops event plans and proposals; works to schedule tours of the facility and to organize open houses and events for local civic groups, bridal parties, birthday parties and social groups.

Helps build promotional pieces that complement the overall revenue generating sales plans for the Area Command or Corps. Assists the Development Director and Corps Officers in developing strategic usage of the facility that best serves the needs of the community.

Volunteer Coordination (35%)

Oversees the recruiting, training, interviewing and screening of all volunteers; oversees and coordinates all volunteer training and instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness; creates and updates volunteer training manuals and resources as needed.

Develops and implements volunteer cultivation, evaluations and appreciation efforts; solicits supervisors to identify their volunteer needs and creates volunteer teams for specific areas; identifies key volunteer leadership roles and matches strong volunteers accordingly.

Serves as agency contact to Individuals, Community Businesses and Corporations seeking to complete volunteer projects at the Center; serves as supervisor to such individuals and groups during volunteer projects.

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform public speaking.

Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5 – 10% of work time.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, but not limited to the office environment.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• 403B Plan

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related in Business Administration, Non‑Profit Administration, Marketing, or related field,

and
Two to three years progressively responsible experience overseeing special events and/or volunteer‑ related activities,

or
Any equivalent combinations of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications
:
Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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