Outreach and Volunteer Specialist

Outreach and Volunteer Specialist Job Summary This position supports the communications and marketing department with communications and short-term volunteer management. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and representing the Center at outreach and community tabling events and maintaining tabling supplies and promotional item inventory center-wide. The outreach and volunteer specialist also identifies, screens, tracks and manages short-term volunteers for the benefit of the McNabb Center programs. Job Duties / Responsibilities Coordinate the Center's outreach and community tabling events including scheduling, packing supplies and set up & attendance. Maintain tabling supplies and promotional item inventory for the Center. Fulfill team member requests for supplies and quality check tabling materials before distribution. Organize distribution, placement and removal of awareness materials for selected awareness months. Recruit, vet, interview and onboard volunteer applicants as appropriate. Record and track all Center-related volunteer hours. Conduct outreach to expand volunteerism within Center programs. Support events (Center & Foundation) as needed. This job requires occasional travel to the Center's outlying counties, including Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, Cocke, Hamblen, Hamilton and Sevier. This position is an in-person, non-exempt, hourly position with night and weekend shifts based on event schedules. This position is based at 200 Tech Center Drive, Knoxville, TN. Compensation Starting salary for this position is approximately $23.56/hour based on relevant experience and education. Qualifications – Outreach and Volunteer Specialist Education / Knowledge Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in communications, marketing, human resources or related field required. Four years of comparable experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree. Education / License Applicant must be highly organized, with strong communication skills. Some experience with marketing, sales or event planning preferred. Physical Ability to lift 40 lbs. Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr