Representative II, Volunteer Recruitment Job at American Red Cross, Columbia, SC

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  • American Red Cross
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Volunteer Recruitment Representative to support our South Carolina region. Need to live in in or around Greenville/Columbia area.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Will implement and execute volunteer programs and services to further the recruitment and engagement of volunteers. Assist with screenings, referrals, and placement of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs within the assigned area. May serve as liaison to internal partners and external organizations. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

What You Will Do:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics, effectively support goals, and ensure the placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Emphasis is placed on geography, skill sets, availability, and leadership experience with a focus on diverse populations.
  • Actively engage in direct, focused, targeted volunteer recruiting through various resource pools, networks, and social media with a focus on diverse populations.
  • Identity, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies or organizations, market segments, and other populations to create a robust network and strong candidate pipeline for future needs. This may include leveraging recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, and identifying user groups and professional associations which could lead to qualified candidates.
  • Partner with internal staff to strengthen existing relationships within the community and identify and evaluate prospective new volunteer recruitment sources and partnerships and conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities to obtain bi-lingual volunteer applicants tracked to referral and approval.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree required.

    Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Preferred Spanish speaking (not required)


    Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organizational skills, attention to detail 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. Knowledge of volunteer programs and policies preferred.

    * Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
  • Medical, Dental Vision plans
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO + Holidays
  • 401K with 5% match
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
  • Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights American Red Cross

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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