Non-Profit Serving Seniors in Escambia County and Pensacola

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Volunteer Program Manager - Posted: 02/20/2020

Volunteer Program ManagerPosted: 02/20/2020

NATURE OF WORK

The Volunteer Program Manager position is a Fair Labor Standards Acts salaried/nonexempt paraprofessional position under the direct supervision of the President/CEO. This is a Fair Labor Standards Salaried/Non-Exempt position. Considerable judgment in the frame of professional and technical knowledge must be exercised daily. Initiative and original thinking are often required to find new approaches and methods of service delivery of volunteer services and in meeting other pertinent program goals. The nature of this position requires creativity and good human relations skills. Every employee of the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. is required to exercise good judgment, adhere to the policies and procedures of the organization, and follow program operational guidelines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Recruits, orients and tracks placement of volunteers in a timely manner
Ensures that a training program and volunteer job descriptions are developed for all volunteers
Follows-up on volunteer referrals received from the community
Develops a volunteer recognition program
Maintains updated records on all volunteers
Makes daily phone calls to place volunteers, coordinate projects and fill volunteer service requests
Completes appropriate volunteer paperwork
Prepares statistical and activities reports for agency volunteers
Attends speaking engagements and community events to promote volunteer opportunities
Makes program presentations and explains volunteer opportunities to volunteer groups interested in helping the elderly to include both informal and formal speeches
Works with churches, social, civic and local organizations to develop partnerships and/or utilize volunteers
Serves as liaison between the Council on Aging and volunteer groups
Assists in agency and program fundraising to include event planning as assigned
Assists in public relations activities to include the development of public awareness
Performs necessary clerical duties
Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO

(NOTE: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).

BASIC TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Communication or related field preferred
Four years or more successful work experience in related field required
Volunteer management skills preferred
Experience in direct supervision and management required
Knowledge and understanding of community resources and service delivery programs
Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of people and groups
Effective planning and organization skills
Proven ability to maintain good working relationships with a variety of people and groups
Excellent computer skills required
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to complete reports
Ability to relate to and interact with the elderly and disabled
Valid Florida driver’s license, excellent driving record, proof of insurance and dependable vehicle required
Must be a team player

The Volunteer Program Manager will be paid on the following scale commensurate with education and experience.

$14 - $17.50 per hour

Eight hours of continuing education credits will be required each year. Credits may be in an applicable category of choice as approved by the President/CEO.

Council on Aging of West Florida is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Ø The Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Ø Wage increase, annual leave, and benefit policies are described in the agency’s Personnel Policies and General Procedures Manual.

Ø Positions located within the Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. require a valid Florida driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, dependable automobile, drug/alcohol testing and successful completion of Level II background screening as a condition of employment.

COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION AND RESUME REQUIRED.

YOU CAN APPLY IN PERSON AT 875 ROYCE STREET, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA OR ONLINE AT WWW.COAWFLA.ORG.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

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Volunteer Program ManagerPosted: 02/20/2020