Volunteer Program Coordinator

MOS Codes:
None
Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree or higher in social/behavioral sciences, business or public administration or related field, and two (2) years volunteer or social service program operations experience.

Requirements
MOS Codes:
None

Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in social/behavioral sciences, business or public administration or related field, and two (2) years volunteer or social service program operations experience. Licenses and Certificates:
Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under direction, develop, participate in and oversee senior citizen volunteer and stipend programs that address community needs and administer associated grants. Typical Duties Plan, direct and implement departmental volunteer and stipend programs. Involves:
Prepare grant requests. Develop program goals and objectives. Develop and implement policies and procedures for programs. Develop and organize community-wide projects for volunteers. Recruit, train and place volunteer and stipend senior citizens participating in program. Develop volunteer stations and provide technical assistance. Develop and present pre-service and monthly in-service volunteer training. Plan and implement volunteer recognition programs. Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on volunteer and senior citizen stipend program functions and issues.

Involves:
Develop and provide interpretation of policies. Develop, prepare and administer program budget. Prepare comprehensive documents on volunteer and senior citizen stipend programs and functions, grant documents, special reports and recommendations. Serve as liaison to community organizations, businesses and media to publicize program. Collaborate with and coordinate projects with local, state, federal and national organizations on program administration. Oversee and approve stipend payments as required.

Perform research to identify and seek grant or other funding available and administer grant funds. Involves:
Identify availability of grant sources through the Internet, reference materials, publications and other resources. Review requirements and match to program needs. Consult with others in department or within the city to determine applicability of grant. Develop private fundraising in order to continue or expand programs. Monitor grant expenditures and approve direct payments for associated program costs. Supervise assigned personnel and volunteers.

Involves:
Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification, .

Important Note:

The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Please note:

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation…