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. This role provides coaching, guidance, and subject-matter expertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Ability to work on a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred
• Experience in volunteer management highly preferred
• Recruiting experience is a plus

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Recruitment Strategies
• Program Implementation
• Customer Maintenance Techniques
• Negotiation Skills
• Group Dynamics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Organizational Skills

Languages

English