Volunteer Coordinator (7651)

Job DetailsJob Location: NSC-Sanford Service Center - SANFORD, NC 27330Job Category: Public Relations ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY   Schedule/Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday This position is responsible for: Recruits, enrolls, and trains volunteers for service projects within the Corps; helps supervise volunteers; prepares and distributes letters to volunteers; collects, organizes, and maintains volunteer information; assists in the preparation of volunteer activity reports. Key Responsibilities: Plans, schedules, and assigns work of volunteers; instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures Works with department heads to determine the program’s volunteer needs and to discuss qualifications of specific volunteer applicants. Works with Service Center Director and Social Services Manager to plan and coordinate special events. Helps staff seasonal programs, such as Angel Tree and Red Kettle Campaign with Volunteers to meet annual campaign fundraising goals.   Orients volunteers to The Salvation Army services and positions; assists volunteers in completing applications, any required background checks, confidentiality commitments, and photo releases. Maintains a calendar of upcoming volunteer activities and projects, including website updates and social media posts. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Employee Benefits: Health Insurance, including medical, vision, dental, and hearing Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Voluntary Life Insurance and more! Qualifications  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU High school diploma or G.E.D., and One year of experience recruiting people to perform work on a volunteer basis preferred, or ivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans, Disabled