Community Volunteer Engagement Senior Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a Senior Specialist in Community Volunteer Engagement to mobilize regional volunteer teams and design impactful service opportunities.
- Role
- Community Volunteer Engagement Senior Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Community Volunteer Engagement Senior Specialist at the American Red Cross is responsible for mobilizing and managing regional volunteer teams to support mission-critical programs. This role involves designing new volunteer opportunities, engaging community partners, and overseeing outreach initiatives such as the Home Fire Campaign and veteran services. The specialist acts as a player/coach to build volunteer capacity and improve organizational processes through data-driven reporting.
What you'll do
- Engage volunteers for episodic and event-based service opportunities.
- Manage and grow community volunteer capacity to meet regional mission needs.
- Design and implement new, non-traditional volunteer opportunity models.
- Collaborate with volunteer leadership committees and external partners.
- Coordinate community outreach programs, including Home Fire Campaign and veteran services.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
- Proven experience in volunteer recruitment, coordination, and training.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision plans; Health and Flexible Spending Accounts; 15 days PTO starting; 11 paid holidays; 401K with up to 6% match; Paid Family Leave; Employee Assistance; Disability and Insurance coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of this role?
The role focuses on mobilizing volunteer teams, designing new volunteer opportunities, and managing community-based programs to support the American Red Cross mission.
What are the educational requirements for this position?
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related professional experience.
Does this position offer benefits?
Yes, the American Red Cross provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with match, and paid family leave.
Is this a remote position?
The job description indicates a requirement for on-site work within a business office environment, including specific physical demands.
How to apply
Apply directly on American Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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