Volunteer Activities Coordinator Iii

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. We promote safety through increased security at our institutions and innovative restorative justice projects that help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can enjoy medical and dental coverage, paid time off, state pension, supplemental retirement options, and access to the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

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Somerset County, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, Maryland 21890

Volunteer Activities Coordinator III develops and plans a comprehensive volunteer services program in a state facility. The incumbent directs and supervises volunteer activities, educates the community on volunteer programs, and may lead support staff, students, and volunteers.

Planning & Directing Volunteer Programs

• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, interns, staff, and volunteer visitors entering the facilities, including background checks, interviews, paperwork, orientation, and security.
• Recruit and coordinate student interns, maintaining contact between agencies and college liaisons.
• Provide recommendations for volunteer directives and processes and develop volunteer handouts.
• Serve as point of contact for volunteers’ complaints, issues, and inquiries.

Related Administrative Duties

• Handle special administrative assignments, applying knowledge of regulations, policies, and program goals.
• Serve on committees to design evaluative tools, review policies, or develop initiatives using sound management and industry practices.
• Prepare periodic performance evaluations of volunteers.
• Write reports, correspondence, newsletters, and other documents regarding volunteer programs.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications.

Minimum experience:

seven years of planning, coordinating, and evaluating volunteer activities in a state facility, institution, or community‑based program.

• Substitute a bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in social sciences, journalism, public relations or a related field, plus three years of specific experience.
• Substitute graduate‑level education with 30 credit hours per year for up to six years of experience.

• Possession of a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license if required to operate a vehicle.
• Completion and maintenance of CPR certification if required.

Provide a telephone number for the facility.

Submit all required information before the closing date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.

Assessment may include rating of education, training, and experience related to the position. Provide complete and accurate information.

• Health, dental, and vision plans at low cost.
• Personal leave: 6 days annually.
• Annual leave: 10 days per year.
• Sick leave: 15 days per year.
• Parental leave: up to 60 days paid.
• Holidays: at least 12 per year.
• Pension: state retirement pension.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the state’s diversity.