Senior Volunteer Services Specialist

Volunteer Services Specialist

The Volunteer Services Specialist supports volunteer recruitment and engagement activities within the region:

• Develop and implement broad-based recruitment strategies to attract and identify Red Cross volunteers to effectively support Regional goals and mission critical activities.
• Support the implementation and execution of programs, projects and initiatives to increase and strengthen the engagement of volunteers.
• Perform screenings, referrals, and placement of prospective volunteers to effectively support Regional goals and mission critical activities.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities include utilizing comprehensive recruitment strategies, identifying and cultivating relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations, evaluating and modifying recruitment and engagement strategies, providing coaching and guidance to volunteer teams, developing a thorough volunteer needs assessment, and assisting with executing the Event Based Volunteer plan.

Minimum Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, minimum of 5 years of related experience, and skills such as team work, communication, organization, and proficiency with MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications include a Journalism or broadcast journalism degree, recruiting targeted positions, being a great presenter, comfortable navigating community networks, and being a problem solver.

Benefits include medical, dental vision plans, health spending accounts, PTO, holidays, 401K, paid family leave, employee assistance, disability and insurance, service awards, and recognition.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.