Volunteer & Multimedia Coordinator Job at Union County, NC in Monroe

Volunteer & Multimedia Coordinator

Union County, NC

The Volunteer & Multimedia Coordinator, under general supervision, coordinates volunteer service programs for assigned departments. Responsibilities include soliciting, training and overseeing volunteers, performing outreach and training activities to the public, and maintaining volunteer records.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and plans program activities; assigns volunteers to specific work areas or services and special events.
• Solicits community volunteers through public speaking engagements, tours, news media, and correspondence.
• Orients volunteers to the program, population served, and work areas; coordinates service resources with program needs.
• Reports volunteer results and services performed.
• Coordinates Community Educational Programs when requested.
• Performs clerical tasks in recording and documenting work performed.
• Answers phones and responds to inquiries and complaints, as required.
• Recruits, screens, and identifies individuals to become interns and new 4‑H volunteers and Master Food Volunteers.
• Engages current volunteers for ongoing educational opportunities.
• Oversees and participates in volunteer recognition programs and special events.
• Maintains complete files and provides support for Union County Cooperative Extension program volunteers including the volunteer reporting database.
• Works with program advisory boards and other volunteer committees to carry out county-sponsored activities, events, by promoting, marketing, and using social media in compliance with state and local Council policy and guidelines.
• Manages and schedules Union County Extension’s social media page with regular content.
• Creates community partnerships to foster and enhance program support and development.
• Posts events on the Extension Calendar and reports attendance (including Civil Rights).
• Supports Union County Cooperative Extension committees in coordinating efforts to schedule educational events for the public.
• Maintains the NCSU Extension and Outreach – Union County website.
• Develops Union County Cooperative Extension displays for the office and for external events.
• Ensures adequate branding of NC State Extension and confirms that materials are in accordance with the NC State Extension Marketing and Communications guidelines.
• Utilizes strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks and dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; plus four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
• Ability to operate various machinery and equipment and to drive a motor vehicle.
• Physical capability to exert up to 75 pounds occasionally (Light Work).
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, drive a motor vehicle, and exert up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment: Dynamic environment requiring sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing priorities.

Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.