Volunteer Engagement Specialist

This position is responsible for promoting volunteerism, recruiting volunteers, assisting with the AmeriCorps program, and developing a 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. Provide direction for UWSN staff to accomplish volunteer goals and work plan objectives. Also, responsible for planning and organizing UWSN volunteer and community appreciation events under the direction of the Director of Volunteer Engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below:

1. Lead, facilitate, and implement service projects (kit builds) with corporate partners to bring in revenue to UWSN.

2. Manage and promote online volunteer database, Volunteer Connect, as a lead website administrator.

3. Determine, solicit, and manage community volunteer project budgets.

4. Assists with UWSN’s Day of Caring, AmeriCorps program, and other community events.

5. Assist with post-volunteer project analysis, review feedback, calculate statistics, look for ways to improve processes and events as well as support the further development of the AmeriCorps program.

6. Develop and cultivate relationships with funded agencies and key community groups to strengthen connections to UWSN through volunteerism efforts.

7. Research evaluations, agreements, and materials that will help ensure the overall success of the AmeriCorps program under the direction of the AmeriCorps Program Manager.

8. Evaluate and analyze agency/community engagement year over year.

9. Secure key statistics and figures that can be used in collateral pieces regarding the impact of volunteerism.

10. Communicate with AmeriCorps final site selections and member orientations under the direction of the AmeriCorps Program Manager.

11. Manage community donation drives.

12. Organize, lift, and transport items up to 40 pounds.

13. Performs 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 a team player and collaborate with internal colleagues, external partners, agencies and volunteers.

· 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.

· Maintain a professional appearance and strong work ethic.

· 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV 89103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000