Volunteer Services Coordinator

Job Description
Marklund in Elgin is searching for a Volunteer Services Coordinator!

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills? We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a dedicated Volunteer Services Coordinator to join our team at Marklund and help us grow our volunteer program in the Elgin area. This position will be Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with a salary range of $47,300 - $53,300 based on qualifications and experience.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With two residential locations - the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of "making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities." Each and every employee's job contributes to Marklund's vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it's like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities Include:

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to ensure a diverse and dedicated team.
• Take part in outreach opportunities to promote volunteer program in the community.
• Develop and implement volunteer opportunities that align with the needs and goals of our residents and students.
• Match volunteers with appropriate assignments based on their skills, interests and availability.
• Provide orientation and ongoing support to volunteers, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance.
• Develop relationships with staff and collaborate with them to identify areas where volunteers can make a positive impact and contribute to our residents' and students' well-being.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer hours, activities, and feedback.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of volunteer programs, making recommendations for improvements.

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

If you are enthusiastic about fostering a sense of community and making a difference in the lives of our residents, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a valuable member of our team as a Volunteer Coordinator!

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in volunteer coordination or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate volunteers.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Empathy, patience, and a compassionate nature when working with residents, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficient in using technology and software for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and a commitment to our organization's mission.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.

Job Benefits
We want to be a positive influence in your career path

Whether you work at Marklund for 1 year, 5 years or 50 years, we want to be a positive influence in your career path.

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive "Closed Days" and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan - eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye - Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.