Volunteer Coordinator

Arizonas Children is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator





GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Volunteer Coordinator will be primarily responsible for recruiting, screening, coordinating and placing volunteers. Position organizes volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the appropriate program managers. In addition, the Volunteer Coordinator will work with the development staff to coordinate underwriting and in-kind donations, as well as involve contact with various staff members throughout the agency and volunteers.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruits, screens, coordinates, assigns and recognizes individual, services groups and organizational volunteers.

• Coordinates and attends volunteer projects.

• Collaborates with staff to develop a clear understanding of volunteer usage and opportunities.

• Provides orientation and training prior to placement.

• Recommends and implements approved special event activities.

• Maintains an effective volunteer communication program.

• Monitors and documents volunteer schedules and hours.

• Provides support and recognition of volunteers.

• Secures community sponsorship and support of volunteer projects.

• Develops and implements the volunteer program policies and procedures.

• Works with Grants and Accreditation Coordinator in the preparation of sponsorship proposals and grants applications as well as final reports.

• Works with Director of Marketing in the development of all printed material and press releases.

• Coordinates all work with Senior Vice President * Chief Development Officer and appropriate program staff.

• Carries out additional duties as assigned that are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.





REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

 Must be computer literate in word processing and spreadsheet software.

 Able to work with people, maintain a pleasant disposition, with good presentation both in person and on the phone.

 Must have good organizational skills.

 Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking.

 Must be organized with the ability to take direction, prioritize tasks, and to work independently with minimum supervision.

 Must have ability to maintain confidentiality; and exhibit mature judgment and emotional stability.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).

 Associates degree or equivalent with additional education or college level courses.

 Minimum 3 years experience working with volunteers.

 Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy.

 Able to operate common office equipment and have word processing computer skills.