Volunteer Management Team Member
Hours/Week: Min of 10 hours per month
Compensation: Volunteer
Do you have a passion for bringing good people into your organization and ensuring they are productive, engaged and their goals are met? If so, you might be our ideal candidate for a member of the volunteer management team.
**Attention spouses of H1B Visa holders - This position is a great way for you to keep your skills up to date and gain additional experience while you're working for a good cause. **
Position Summary:
As a member of the volunteer management team, you will help bring potential volunteers into our organization by following up with interested candidates, interviewing for specific positions, and making the transition from interested party to hired volunteer as seamless and smooth as possible. The team will also ensure that volunteers are satisfied and that any new recruits are comfortable with their new roles within our organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
E-mail potential candidates to obtain resume / further references
Interview candidates by phone to ascertain whether they are a good fit
Be the liaison between the candidate, the team manager, and/or the Director of the organization
Update job descriptions
Post job descriptions on a variety of recruitment sites (our website, Volunteer Match, Idealist, University job boards, etc), as appropriate
Follow up with hired volunteer so that s/he has an easy transition into our systems (for keeping track of hours, etc.)
Actively participate in team meetings
Help plan and execute volunteer morale and training workshops and events
Skills and Abilities Needed
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to check for new applicants on a daily basis
Ability to work within established time standards
Good at working autonomously to accomplish your goals
Great communication skills