NUMBER AND TYPE OF PERSONS SUPERVISED:

• 5-30 Volunteers/Student Interns
• Volunteer Facilitators, Parent Group Leaders, & Student Interns
• Children and Youth Program Specialist for Parent Support Groups

POSITION SUMMARY:

To effectively manage all volunteer and internship programs for The Family Tree, the focus will be on expanding services, discovering new ways to engage potential volunteers, and collaborating with leading academic institutions to offer dynamic, community-based service- learning experiences for student interns. Additionally, it will involve creating a sustainable infrastructure to support an active volunteer system.
This position is also responsible for the daily implementation of parent support, family engagement, and children’s programming throughout Maryland. In this role, you will serve as the Lead Coordinator and provide Technical Assistance for Maryland’s Chapter of the Circle of Parents® National. Responsibilities will be guided by the standards of the Circle of Parents® National support groups and the agency’s strategic plan. Furthermore, this role includes supervising staff and developing and maintaining program sites and partnerships across the state.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

¨ To assess current methods of volunteer recruitment, training, placement, and retention.
¨ To develop and implement strategies to recruit & screen volunteers and interns for all programs.
¨ To develop unique partnerships with universities, colleges, non-profits, and the business community that support the professional development of staff, volunteers, interns, and Parent Leaders.
¨ To recommend annually a budget to support program activities and services.
¨ To assist as necessary in seeking out funding sources and possible grant writing.
¨ To work in a cooperative and professional manner with staff, Board members, and donors.