Volunteer Engagement Representative III

American Red Cross

Location:
Austin, TX, USA
Category:
Professional Staff
Posted Jun 30, 2026Apply by Jul 15, 2026 (15d left)
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Contribute expertise and guidance to implement and execute programs and services that further the engagement of volunteers. Supervise volunteers and act as a subject-matter-expert on volunteer programs, tools, processes and systems. Serve as a liaison to internal partners and external organizations. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute expertise and serve as a resource for volunteer engagement best practices.
  • Review volunteer satisfaction data and work with operational teams to develop and execute engagement and retention strategies to improve volunteer satisfaction within the assigned area.
  • Implement strategies and tactics to drive volunteer engagement and provide input on volunteer engagement issues.
  • Responsible for development of a thorough volunteer needs assessment for assigned area.
  • Meet with stakeholders and ensure alignment of established goals to volunteer needs.
  • Monitor the appropriate usage and implementation of the assessment needs through department collaboration and mutual accountability for results.
  • Lead and train volunteer leaders to conduct a comprehensive volunteer onboarding program for each volunteer position.
  • Lead volunteer training and serve as subject-matter-expert on volunteer programs, tools and resources.
  • Provide support and guidance to volunteer trainers and ensures training is thorough and documented.
  • Facilitate formal and informal recognition efforts and events to promote community and honor the volunteer experience and contributions.
  • Train and lead screening and training team volunteers.
  • Serve as Point-of-Contact to the Volunteer Intake Processing Center.
  • Assist in screening and referring prospective volunteers.
  • Lead the development and management of volunteer planning and scheduling to ensure a strong fill rate.
  • Serve as a liaison to internal and external partners to ensure all volunteer requests are timely and complete.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Volunteer Management experience preferred.
  • 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.
  • May involve travel.

Skills

  • Volunteer Management
  • Program Implementation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Priority Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Outlook
  • Group Dynamics
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Volunteer Supervision
  • Stakeholder Liaison

Languages

English