RVSP Volunteer Coordinator Job Northampton area,Massachusetts USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Position: RVSP Volunteer Coordinator 18 hr/wk, ($23.55 to $25/hr)

Description

DEPARTMENT:
Administration-Community Engagement

POSITION TITLE:

RSVP Volunteer Coordinator

LOCATION:

Northampton

STATUS:
Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: RSVP Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The RSVP Volunteer Coordinator manages the recruitment, retention, and recognition of senior volunteers primarily in Hampden County, with a special emphasis on Spanish-speaking volunteers and programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with RSVP Director and Volunteer Manager in all areas of recruitment, retention, and recognition of senior volunteers.

Interviews and matches volunteers with volunteer positions, utilizing the volunteer’s unique talents, interests and skills.

Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers and stations that serve the Spanish-speaking population in the Pioneer Valley.

Works with volunteer stations to identify, develop, and recruit for appropriate volunteer positions for RSVP volunteers.

Organizes ongoing volunteer training with primary focus on high impact initiatives.

Requests, collects, and drafts volunteer opportunities and events for use in newsletter, website, social media, and traditional media outreach.

Provides support and problem‑solves with volunteers and volunteer stations.

Maintains accurate volunteer records.

Oversees work of select volunteers assigned to the RSVP program.

Represents RSVP in community meetings and events.

Required to work some evenings and weekends as job requires.

Required to travel throughout service area and outside of service area as needed.

Participate in professional development activities, regularly scheduled supervision meetings, team meetings. mandatory agency training, and other relevant training courses.

Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Comply with agency and funders’ paperwork requirements and procedures

Other duties required for the management of the RSVP project and grant.

This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the RSVP project and grant.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal communication – verbal and written
Conflict resolution, problem‑solving, establishing priorities, navigating change
Judgement and decision‑making
Practiced organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Skillful relationship building with participants, staff, and community partners, and customer service.
Balance of initiative to work independently and interest/ability to collaborate with others
Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth‑telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community‑mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations

Key Knowledge and Experience

Experience working with older adults and/or volunteers
Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite using a mouse, email, and other program‑specific software)
Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish is a highly valued skill for this role.

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications /Transferable

Skills:

Four years’ experience in related field

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific in application materials how your background, lived experience, and transferable skills are relevant to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires sitting for long periods.
Working in office environment.
Some bending and stretching required.
Extensive use of telephone required.
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