Volunteer Manager

Expected Hourly Commitment: 40 hours/week, non-exempt

Compensation: $30.81/hour, non-negotiable

Benefits:

• 3 weeks’ vacation/PTO annual accrual (accrual rate increases with length of service)
• 100% company paid “Silver Level” Dental, Vision and Health insurance
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Minimum 1 day paid volunteering time off
• 5 sick days accrued annually (up to 120 hour accrual limit)
• Schedule:
  
  Schedule to be determined with supervisor and will include either Saturday or Sunday. Some telework is available with manager approval.

Location: Some telecommuting is possible with manager approval. Work across any of the programs’ sites will be required as needed (Alchemist CDC farmers’ markets, community spaces, kitchen facilities, Alchemist Public Market). Office location is Sutter Square Galleria Center at 2901 K Street, Suite 302, Sacramento, CA 95816.

About Us: Alchemist CDC is a mission-driven organization that connects Sacramento area communities to land, food, and opportunity – toward a vision in which all neighborhoods are vibrant, equitable, healthy, and diverse. We are best known for enhancing the quality of life in under-resourced communities by improving access to nutritious foods, implementing community-supported public green spaces, and fostering economic self-sufficiency through business entrepreneurship and workforce development.

Recognizing that community residents often have the best insight and ideas for addressing their own community’s needs, we see ourselves as building a trellis that provides the structure and support upon which grassroots efforts can flourish and grow. Learn more about our organization and programs at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Position Overview:

Under the guidance of the Director of Food Access, the Volunteer Manager provides essential volunteer recruitment, training and management for all Alchemist CDC volunteers. Volunteers are the bridge between Alchemist CDC’s mission to connect communities with land, food, and opportunity and the tangible results we strive to achieve. We have a growing volunteer base of over 300 volunteers who serve an average of over 800 hours a month.

This role supports all Alchemist CDC Departments. This includes being an advocate for volunteers throughout the organization, working with every level of staff to identify how they can engage volunteers. Supports departments with recruiting, onboarding, and management of volunteers. The Manager reports to the Food Access Director and provides direct support to the Food Access, Economic Development, Advancement, and Administrative Departments.

Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, patient and diplomatic interpersonal skills, and a commitment to improving food access and economic development to underserved communities.

Note:

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies
• Provide support and guidance to volunteers to ensure their success
• Coordinate and lead volunteer orientation and training programs
• Evaluate and report on the success of volunteer programs and initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation, compliance, and hours with Get Connected by Galaxy
• Serve as the organization’s key advocate for volunteer opportunities across all departments
• Maintain and manage relationships with CSU Sacramento, UC Davis College Corps, and other similar internship programs as appropriate
• Expand corporate volunteer program
• Develop and maintain volunteer management best practices
• Identify and address any challenges faced by volunteers or the program
• Work with departments to identify…