Volunteer coordinator Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No : 847232

Agency : Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title : GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, STATE OFFICE- REGIONAL VOLUNTEER - 21016291

Pay Plan : Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number : 21016291

Salary : $55,000.00

Posting Closing Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

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STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

IMPORTANT! - Please navigate to the following website : www.guardianadlitem.org to apply for this position :

• Click on the "Career Opportunities" icon.
• Scroll down to the link, "Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here."
• Complete the "mini" job application and attach your current resume.
• Select STATE OFFICE for the job location
• Email your mini application and resume directly to [email protected]

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND OPPORTUNITY

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida's award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida's dependency court proceedings and recruits community volunteers to provide the children with representation and support. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation. The Guardian ad Litem Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Director of Volunteer Recruitment (Recruitment Director) in developing and implementing the statewide strategic plan for the recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office). Volunteers may include both attorneys (pro bono attorneys), and non-attorney volunteers. Volunteers with the GAL Office may serve on cases as part of a GAL multidisciplinary team, as mentors, or for any other approved purpose. The Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will also assist the Recruitment Director in planning and conducting GAL Office events and will facilitate community outreach activities, data collection and management in collaboration with the Office's recruitment teams in the assigned region.

More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.

As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month.

While the rates are higher for halftime employees, health insurance options are still available if you are in a salaried position.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE :

ABOUT THE WORK

This is a highly results-oriented, independent position responsible for recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office). Some examples of a "typical" working day may include the following :

ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Volunteer Recruiter position candidates :

ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Regional Mentor Coordinator position candidates :

Please note : an exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.)

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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