Volunteer Recruitment Representative III

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Volunteer Recruitment Representative III

The Volunteer Recruitment Representative III is responsible for developing and implementing broad-based recruitment strategies to attract and identify Red Cross volunteers to effectively support regional goals and mission critical activities. Provide coaching, guidance and subject-matter-expertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Provide support, development and / or leadership guidance to all volunteers. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This preferred primary location this role reports to is Baton Rouge, LA. However, also open to this role reporting to Lafayette, LA or Lake Charles, LA.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics, effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs.
• Conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools, networks and social media to obtain volunteer applicants tracked to referral and approval.
• Leverage recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, user groups and professional associations to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies / organizations, market segments, and populations to create a robust network and strong candidate pipeline for future needs. Partner with assigned staff to strengthen existing relationships, and identify and evaluate prospective volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships.
• Evaluate and modify recruitment strategies based on lessons-learned. Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both in-person and digital strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to volunteer recruitment teams (paid and volunteers), and foster a culture of volunteerism that supports recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage existing or develop new recruitment materials. Create presentations to ensure maximum effectiveness for online and in-person targeted recruitment efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate tools. Produce status reports as directed.
• Support volunteer programs and services to meet established goals and objectives. May assist in scheduling and coordinating volunteer orientations, placements, meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Benefits For You

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes :

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good! The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.