Volunteer Services Coordinator

Volunteer Services Coordinator Part-Time 24 Hours/Week

This position is split between Evergreen Park Elementary and Morris Bye Elementary. Recruit volunteers, initiate training and supervision, recognize volunteers' contributions and provide risk management. Promote volunteerism and facilitates partnership between volunteers and school staff by communicating with people in a positive, productive manner. Duties: Provide building leadership and direction for volunteer program. Partner and collaborate with school administration to facilitate strong, respectful work relationships between volunteers and staff. Ensure proper recruitment takes place to meet school needs for volunteers and sustain an effective volunteer program. Effectively schedule volunteers' work-time to maximize the use of their time and talents. Provide on-going and appropriate recognition for volunteers. Track, record and maintain volunteers' information and records on database. Maintain open lines of communication with staff and volunteers. Be available for clarification and troubleshooting during work on an ongoing basis. Respond to email and voicemail messages in a timely manner. Report information on volunteer program as required by Parent Involvement. Participate in monthly District VSC meetings and other scheduled in services/trainings. Perform other duties as assigned by building principal and Volunteer Services Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. Hands on volunteer experience. Computer skills and knowledge. Ability to maintain regular attendance, including completing an assigned day. Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds. Ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions. Must be physically working in the building.

Preferred Qualifications: 4 year college degree preferred. Experience in school parent organizations, paid volunteer coordination, public speaking, supervisory and management preferred. An understanding of the Anoka-Hennepin Volunteer Services Program preferred.

Rate of pay: $19.98/hour to $24.81