Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator

Public Relations Position

Schedule / Hours : M-F 8 : 30 AM 5 : 30 PM

This position is responsible for :

Maintains and strengthens The Salvation Army image in the community and raises awareness of the Area Command or Corps activities through various functions; focuses on special use of the facility, including but not limited to, meetings, birthday parties and other special events; plans, schedules and coordinates projects, activities, and events related to volunteers for the Area Command or Corps; recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of volunteers to ensure ample coverage to meet the needs of all areas of the Area Command or Corps; develops, promotes and maintains a wide range of volunteer opportunities; leads all planning and execution of special events occurring within the Area Command or Corps

• Oversees the recruiting, training, interviewing and screening of all volunteers; oversees and coordinates all volunteer training and instructs volunteers in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness; creates and updates volunteer training manuals and resources as needed.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date database records on all volunteers; confers with supervisor regarding the status and performance of the volunteer program and reports monthly on the status of the volunteer program.
• Provides direction and support to volunteer groups and seasonal staff under his / her supervision; evaluates volunteer group projects; provides analysis of in-kind value of volunteer projects.
• Serves as agency contact to Individuals, Community Businesses and Corporations seeking to complete volunteer projects at the Center; serves as supervisor to such individuals and groups during volunteer projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Employee Benefits

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Licenses and Certifications :

Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans | Disabled