Monday, July 20, 2009

Part-time Position Available

Position Title: Volunteer Development Specialist PART-TIME; NON-EXEMPT
Reports to: Senior Adult Development Manager
Location: Traverse City Area
Salary: $13.00 per hour; Average 20 hours per week

Position Summary:
The Volunteer Development Specialist is responsible for screening and tracking prospective volunteers. This includes ensuring volunteers have flexible adult learning opportunities to carry out their assignments; assessing volunteer developmental needs; recruitment and management of adult learning facilitators and coaches for assigned volunteer pathways.

Major Accountabilities:
 Develop and direct a competent and motivated volunteer learning corps to ensure a quality volunteer experience and retention of facilitators and coaches. Facilitate the growth of a volunteer-driven learning development and delivery system.
 Responsible for monitoring a strong adult education program in conformity with Council goals, policies and standards, and in accordance with standards established by GSUSA.
 Implement council adult education curriculum and provide innovative learning opportunities for volunteers on a continuous basis, using a wide variety of methods and locations.
 Increase resources and develop relationships with outside businesses and individuals to supplement the training program.
 Ensure management of record keeping system for maintaining training records and volunteer participation.
 Implement strategies to develop and retain a pluralistic adult membership, thereby ensuring the effective delivery of services to the community.
 Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
 Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience
 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering adult learning strategies, adult education, and effective volunteer management systems
 Experience in supervision and management of volunteers
 Ability to plan, organize, and implement a multi-faceted workload, handle pressure and meet deadlines
 Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
 Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings, and travel throughout council jurisdiction
 Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet applications and research
 Demonstrated commitment and ability to interact with diverse populations
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume or an Application for Employment to
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Attn: Human Resources, via E-mail hr@gsmists.org, fax 616-784-8187, or mail 3275 Walker Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544.
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