Position Title: Volunteers & Recruiting Volunteer
Organization name: Organization for Transformative Works
Committee: Volunteers & Recruiting
Reports to: Volunteers & Recruiting Chair
Term: 1 year
Time requirements: 5+ hours per week
Role Overview: Volunteers & Recruiting volunteers guide and manage services, policies, recruitment and volunteer management for the entire organization; compose and maintain organization policy and training documentation; and communicate with other committees and workgroups in the Organization for Transformation Works on matters related to organization tools and staffing needs. Volunteers & Recruiting volunteers also serve as a neutral party for personnel-related issues.
Key responsibilities:
- manage tool assignment and removal
- plan and manage recruitment of volunteers
- plan and support new volunteer orientation
- develop, implement, and review Volunteers & Recruiting policies and procedures
- advise on confidential personnel related matters and offer support to volunteers in resolving issues
- review and maintain the volunteer system and database
- work collaboratively on Volunteers & Recruiting committee projects (e.g., building resource materials, conducting audits, etc.)
- attend and actively participate in committee meetings on a regular basis
- complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the chairs
Experience:
Experience related to one or more of the below is desirable:
- CRM (particularly Salesforce) or database software
- Word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Google Docs/Sheets or equivalents)
- Human Resource Management or Volunteer Management
- Negotiation or conflict resolution
- GDPR/privacy principles compliance
- Documentation writing and/or training
Exclusions:
- Must hold two or fewer roles within the organization at time of application. Service records can be requested from the Volunteers & Recruiting chair before application.
- Must not hold a seat on Board of Directors.
- Must not hold Development & Membership Membership Data Specialist role
Skills:
- integrity in upholding the Volunteers & Recruiting Committee Standards Agreement
- impartiality, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering diversity
- commitment to team building and task sharing
- an ability to take initiative, particularly in claiming and completing tasks and carrying out the committee’s work
- organization and long-term planning skills
- analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
- an ability to adapt to new software and procedures quickly
- consistent availability throughout the year
Training requirements: Volunteers & Recruiting volunteers will be trained in all required tools, skills and tasks as detailed on the Volunteers & Recruiting VolunteerTraining Plan