C.A.S.H. Volunteer Program Manager at Empire Justice Center

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

62816.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Training Development, Grant Proposal Development, Statistical Reporting, Team Collaboration, Client Interaction, Administrative Support, Cultural Competency, Time Management

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Description FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Practice Group/Team: Creating Assets Savings and Hope (C.A.S.H.) Organization Information Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a Volunteer Program Manager for our Creating Assets Savings and Hope (C.A.S.H.) team. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State. Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced severe oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools. Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work/life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal/professional development. Position Summary Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Volunteer Program Manager for our Creating Assets Savings and Hope (C.A.S.H.) team. The Volunteer Program Manager initiates and manages components of a community-wide volunteer tax preparation and asset-building coalition that enables low-income workers and their families to increase self-sufficiency by building financial assets, recruiting and overseeing volunteers who work at our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.) site. Salary The referenced pay range/scale represents this job's estimated minimum and maximum compensation. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and determined by factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, qualifications, the individual's expertise, market data, and internal equity considerations. The salary range for this position is $48,256-$62,816. Benefits We are an organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance. Empire Justice offers a generous benefit package, including: · 35-hour full-time work week. · Health Insurance Coverage. o Platinum-level equivalent coverage for individuals and families. · 403(b) eligibility - immediately eligible to begin contributing from your paycheck. · Immediate vesting upon hire - ALL contributions (both employee and employer). o 1% employer match is eligible after 12 months of employment. o 3% Non-Elective annual contribution made by employer after 12 months of employment. · Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday paid time off. · Bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees. · Loan Repayment Assistance Program. · Voluntary Supplemental Disability. · Dental Insurance (employee paid). · Vision Insurance (employee paid). · $150K Group Term Life Insurance. · Generous Bereavement Leave. · Employee Wellness Activities. · NYS Short-Term Disability. · FSA Eligibility. Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly desires a diverse and inclusive workforce. Empire Justice Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, specifically - race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, neurodiversity, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Travel to and work in the Rochester Library office is required to meet client and organizational needs. o This position is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy. · Recruit and retain 100+ volunteers for all programs. · Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition and recruitment activities. · Participate in the development and execution of volunteer training. · Conduct community outreach to increase awareness and participation in the CASH coalition and increase services to eligible people with the intent of recruiting potential volunteers and interns. · Develop new and unique ways to improve volunteer recruitment and community outreach. · Assist in developing and executing the strategic plan to recruit and communicate with volunteers, clients, and community partners alongside the VITA program manager and the CASH Director. · Regularly reporting on volunteer statistics: goal vs. actual by volunteer role and · activity, annual reporting on the contribution of the volunteer program to the organization, and ad-hoc reporting requested by the Director of Strategic Partnerships. · Assist with developing grant proposals and executing other projects as assigned. · Proactively assesses situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and makes timely and clear decisions that are in the organization's best interests. · Proactively assesses problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem. · Working closely with the CASH Director and participating in regular supervision meetings, including work plan development and grant deliverable management. · Must demonstrate a high level of comfort and commitment to working with people from marginalized communities. · Please note that all positions will supervise other practice group members if needed. · Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization. · Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization’s needs. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) · Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. · Program management experience, including volunteer or staff management experience, preferred. · Demonstrated excellence in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn and adapt to other applications quickly, including Management Systems. · Must demonstrate strong communication skills, including proficiency in technology that facilitates the delivery of communication, documents, and other materials. · Ability to schedule appointments and manage calendars. · Strong organizational skills. · Experience in and commitment to working with marginalized communities. TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, please visit our “Work With Us” employment page on our website at www.empirejustice.org. Please submit a complete application, including a resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor is required). Please refrain from making phone calls or sending hard copies. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Manager, at mlove@empirejustice.org. Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and/or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Program Manager will initiate and manage components of a community-wide volunteer tax preparation and asset-building coalition. This role includes recruiting and overseeing volunteers at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (V.I.T.A.) site.