Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross, Albany, NY, United States
Job Description
We are seeking a Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region.
Will work in the Liverpool or Albany office. Position is hybrid: 2 days in the office / 1‑2 days in the field. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Job Overview Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist will develop and execute broad‑based recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers. Provide coaching, guidance and subject‑matter expertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Key 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Management Experience: Not applicable.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organization skills and 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.
Travel: Will involve travel.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Pay Information Salary range (New York): $62,400.
Benefits for You
Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401(k) with 6% match.
Paid Family Leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Disability and Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term.
Service Awards and recognition.
EEO Statement The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click: Summary of Rights
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Will work in the Liverpool or Albany office. Position is hybrid: 2 days in the office / 1‑2 days in the field. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Job Overview Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist will develop and execute broad‑based recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers. Provide coaching, guidance and subject‑matter expertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Key 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Management Experience: Not applicable.
Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organization skills and 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.
Travel: Will involve travel.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to the description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (management experience cannot be substituted).
Pay Information Salary range (New York): $62,400.
Benefits for You
Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
401(k) with 6% match.
Paid Family Leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Disability and Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term.
Service Awards and recognition.
EEO Statement The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click: Summary of Rights
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