Associate Position, Volunteer Resources
Overall Responsibility of this Position: The
goal of this position is to position United Way's Volunteer Center
as the premiere resource for voluntary needs in Central New York.
This position serves as the point of contact for development
and coordination of volunteer activities. This individual
will respond to and recruit groups to give their time by placing
them in a premium volunteer opportunity. Develop and support
premium volunteer opportunities in the non-profit and public
sector. Generate excitement, inspiration and recognition
for volunteerism. This position will:
- Promote 1-800-Volunteer.org as the premiere volunteer management
tool.
- Recruit and place volunteers, while maintaining a network
of volunteers and opportunities.
- Maintain volunteer initiatives at United Way and within United
Way's network.
- Represent United Way with local, statewide and national
peer organizations
Experience/Background/Knowledge: Must
have experience in working with volunteers and community organizations. Should
be knowledgeable in the principles and practices of volunteer
program management, and the principles of volunteer leadership
and management.
Skills:
- Critical thinking and planning for finding creative approaches.
- Utilize planning, evaluation, and research skills. Detail
oriented.
- Understand and work with fiscal and programmatic information.
- Strategic planning for short and long-term efforts.
- Successful problem solving.
- Motivation and team building with consideration for cultural
sensitivities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for constant telephone and
in-person communication
- Strong oral and written English language skills for effective
communication using excellent spelling, grammar and writing
skills. Must be able to carefully proof own work.
- MS Windows Word, Excel, and Access. Will analyze
and manage a variety of data. Must have the ability to
learn new and/or customized software.
- Must be able to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team and also able
to work independently.
- Ability to be a self-starter with a minimum of supervision.
Physical Requirements Necessary on a Regular Basis:
- Speech and hearing sufficient for constant in-person and
telephone communication.
- Vision sufficient for constant use of a computer monitor,
reading various documents and maintenance of a New York State
Drivers’ License.
- Manual dexterity sufficient for frequent use of a computer
keyboard and other office equipment and for performing routine
office functions, which may include the ability to stuff large
quantities of envelopes or collate documents.
- Range of motion sufficient for unassisted movement within
the UWCNY office and at various public and private locations
outside the UWCNY offices.
- The ability to drive a personal vehicle to various public
and private locations. This requires maintenance of a New York
State Drivers’ License, free from major infractions,
acceptable to our Insurance Carrier.
- Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry materials to a work location or the ability
to place such materials on a handcart or other mode of assistance.
Apply by February 29, 2008 to: humanresources@unitedway-cny.org
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