GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 14TH CIRCUIT- OPS VOLUNTEER RECRUITER- 21814006

Overview Requisition No: 839735 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, 14TH CIRCUIT- OPS VOLUNTEER RECRUITER- 21814006 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21814006 Salary: $19.23 per hour Posting Closing Date: 07/20/2026 THIS IS A PART-TIME (20 HOURS PER WEEK) OPS POSITION. About The Organization The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization. With more than 10,000 staff and volunteers, which includes more than 180 attorneys, its primary focus is the representation of Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children. The Office’s mission is to provide the most vulnerable children in Florida with an adult from their community who will be a consistent, positive presence in the child\'s life as part of a multi-disciplinary team that always includes an attorney, child welfare professional and a community volunteer when available, providing high-quality advocacy and independent legal representation to protect each child\'s legal interests. A Critical Function Is To Provide Dependency Judges With Thorough And Accurate Information Regarding The Children Under The Court’s Jurisdiction. The Office’s Core Values Reinforce Its Mission, including: Commitment to Children Communication Built on Trust Collective Empowerment Collaboration Courtesy Responsibilities The Volunteer Recruiter position is a highly results-oriented, independent role responsible for volunteer and pro bono recruiting, training, and community outreach activities on behalf of the Circuit Guardian ad Litem Office in collaboration with the Office’s recruitment teams. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Ensure compliance with statewide administrative and operational standards, policies, procedures, and initiatives to facilitate consistent circuit and statewide representation for children, focusing on volunteer management. Recruit, screen, train, and retain volunteers and pro bono attorneys to serve on a multi-disciplinary Guardian ad Litem team. Assist in recruiting and screening mentors for youth aging out of the foster care system. Develop and execute a circuit-wide recruiting plan to maximize the number and quality of volunteers and pro bono attorneys. Collaborate with volunteer recruitment teams on recruitment plans and marketing strategies. Deliver recruiting and community education programs through various channels, including public speaking, publications, and social media, aligned with the Office\'s Branding policies. Maintain a social media presence for the circuit in coordination with the Director of Communications and the Circuit Director. Build and maintain relationships with community partners to identify and recruit volunteers and pro bono attorneys. Maintain documentation in the Office\'s database on prospective candidates and ensure background checks and applications meet statutory and policy requirements. Track recruiting efforts monthly in accordance with Office policy. Attend recruiting seminars and community events as required; assist with screening and training of volunteers and coordinating training sessions for staff and volunteers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The following are desirable qualifications for prospective Volunteer Recruiter candidates: Self-motivated and achievement oriented Strong desire for personal development Ability to interact with and influence people from diverse backgrounds Discretion, privacy, and confidentiality Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines independently Excellent oral, writing, and computer literacy Professional and effective demeanor; ability to instruct, coach, mentor, and motivate volunteers Experience in community outreach, public speaking, and presentations Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, coaching, and management; proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet, and social media Experience in interviewing, screening, selecting, and training volunteers or staff Education and Experience Requirements The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Volunteer Recruiter candidates: Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marketing, business, psychology, or communications Two years of relevant experience in direct sales/marketing or non-profit, community outreach programs involving volunteer recruiting and management Note: An exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee. Additional Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), check with the FRS about how re-employment may affect benefits. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace; all employees are subject to drug testing as per state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida