Volunteer Engagement Specialist at United Way of Southern Nevada Inc

Spring Valley, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Volunteer Engagement, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Data Tracking, Community Outreach, Relationship Building, Event Planning, Budget Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Initiative, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Flexibility, Integrity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Promote volunteerism, recruit volunteers, assist with the United Readers program, and develop committed United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) supporters through the development of strategic partnerships. This will be accomplished by managing the coordination and placement of volunteers with a focus on the connection of corporate volunteers with appropriate opportunities at UWSN with member agencies, and in the community. Support administrative functions, volunteer outreach, community engagement tabling events, communication with nonprofit partners and other related responsibilities. Provide direction for UWSN staff to accomplish volunteer goals and work plan objectives. Also, responsible for assisting and organizing UWSN volunteer and community appreciation events under the direction of the Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below: Lead, facilitate, and implement service projects (kit builds) with corporate partners to bring in revenue to UWSN. Manage and promote online volunteer database, Volunteer Connect, as a lead website administrator. Manage and assist volunteer recruitment for ongoing opportunities and seasonal opportunities through Volunteer Connect. Assist with volunteer newsletters and administrative tasks. Respond to volunteer inquiries via the volunteer inbox and manage communications with nonprofits. Assist with volunteer events, UWSN signature events such as Day of Caring, United Readers and recognition efforts. Assist with data tracking and verification for the United Readers Program. Support with planning of onboarding for United Readers Mentors. Assist with community outreach for volunteer initiatives and attend community engagement tabling events, as needed.. Manage community donation drives. Support internal department committees and collaboration meetings (Safety committee, Disaster committee, RFP committee, VITA Hub committee, Senior Expos, etc.). Determine, solicit, and manage community volunteer project budgets. Support development of volunteer resources and guidelines. Assist with post-volunteer project analysis by reviewing feedback, calculating statistics, and identifying opportunities to improve processes. Organize, lift, and transport items up to 40 pounds. Perform other duties as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience, usually considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have: Demonstrated ability to work and engage with volunteers, local/state government and community partners. Ability to build relationships and maintain ongoing contact with others at all levels both internally and externally to the organization. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to communicate well in an assortment of settings with a variety of stakeholders. Able to provide customer service and guidance to people with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, age ranges, emotions, training, and experience. Strong work ethic and a high level of integrity. Ability to be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize within a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated, take initiative, and have excellent follow-through skills. Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality always. Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to do what it takes to meet deadlines. Strong computer skills. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed. Valid Nevada Driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage, and daily access to a personal vehicle for site visits, meetings, and projects. Performs all other duties as assigned These requirements are met by any combination of education that typically includes a Bachelor's Degree in Social or Human Services, Non-Profit Management or related field and a minimum of two years of progressively responsible management experience. The right combination of education and/or relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE OPERATION: The incumbent in this position may operate any/all of the following equipment: Telephone, cell phone, and fax machine Computer, printer, and related equipment Copy machine Audio-visual equipment Personal automobile Computer software may include any or all the following: Microsoft Office Efficient in Excel Internet Explorer/Google Chrome WORK ENVIRONMENT The environment for this position is an open office area that is clean and comfortable. It may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. The incumbent is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. Also, the incumbent will travel to client sites, workplace events, meetings, etc. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY In the course of performing this work, the incumbent: Will spend some time standing, sitting, speaking and listening. Will regularly work on a computer and/or related office equipment. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. UWSN's Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We believe that every person in Southern Nevada must have equal access to solving community problems. We welcome the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring to advancing our mission and progressing out fight for the success of every person in our community. We take the broadest possible view of diversity understanding that everyone has different values, beliefs and lived experiences. We value the intersectionality, the interconnected fabric of experiences including but not limited to race, class, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and disability, that develops each person's unique identity. We commit to entering partnerships and programs that address the inequities keeping Nevadans from success. We dedicate ourselves to using these principles for our business and our communities and invite others to join us in uniting for Nevada's success. LIVE UNITED! Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Engagement Specialist will promote volunteerism, recruit volunteers, and assist with the United Readers program while developing strategic partnerships. They will manage volunteer coordination and support UWSN staff in achieving volunteer goals.