Volunteer Coordinator_NE-NSC_101-Administration

Location:          507 N. Steele St. Sanford, NC 27330        

Position Type:    Full-time

About this opportunity:

Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of volunteers ensuring ample staff to meet program needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same.  Facilitates the collection of in-kind donations and resources, such donation drives.

Key responsibilities:

• Assesses current Volunteer Program by making regularly scheduled visit to program sites and discusses goals and objectives with Program Directors.
• Works in conjunction with the PR Director to promote volunteerism in The Salvation Army through the local and regional media (television, radio and print).
• Supervises volunteers and volunteer groups.
• Serves as a liaison between volunteers and Program Directors when needed.
• Recruits and participates in the screening and selection of volunteers, ensuring adequate volunteers are maintained to meet program needs.
• Makes speaking visits to clubs, schools, churches, groups, etc.; develops and distributes brochures for recruitment; accompanies corps officers and program directors on visits to clubs for recruitment purposes.
• Recruit and coordinate with local businesses and corporations throughout the year to meet program needs through volunteer opportunities and donation drives, ensuring leadership is updated on all these activities, current and planned.
• Develops and implements efficient TSA-approved training and orientation processes for volunteers.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records on all volunteers; prepares annual report regarding the status of the volunteer program.
• Evaluates volunteers on a regular basis; maintains up-to-date performance records; maintains frequent contact with program directors and volunteer group leaders.
• Arranges and conducts tours by groups and/or individuals within The Salvation Army facilities.
• Assists Director of Development in planning and implementing special events including fund-raising events.
• Assists with Gift-in-Kind solicitation and cultivate relationships with potential donors

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year experience recruiting people to perform work on a volunteer basis preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of The Salvation Army social service programs.
• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment methods and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete records and reports.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of volunteers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.  Some activities and events will require working in other settings and environments, including Christmas registration & distribution, fundraising events that may be outdoors, annual meetings and other special events.

Employee Benefits

• Generous Health and life insurance available after 90 days.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holiday policy
• Retirement plan matching contributions available after one year of employment.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  5/12/25 - 5/21/25

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!