Volunteer Engagement Specialist
Quick answer
The American Red Cross is hiring a mid-level Volunteer Engagement Specialist (location unspecified) to lead volunteer recruitment, training, and retention programs.
- Role
- Volunteer Engagement Specialist
- Organization
- American Red Cross
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The American Red Cross is seeking an experienced professional to manage volunteer engagement, training, and retention programs. This role serves as a subject-matter expert, overseeing volunteer onboarding, scheduling, and recognition efforts to ensure mission alignment. The individual will work independently to support operational teams while acting as a liaison to internal and external partners.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute volunteer engagement and retention strategies.
- Conduct volunteer needs assessments and ensure goal alignment.
- Lead and train volunteer teams on onboarding programs and operational tools.
- Facilitate recognition efforts to honor volunteer contributions.
- Manage volunteer planning and scheduling to ensure effective fill rates.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Experience in volunteer management preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to travel as required.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and vision plans; 401K with up to 6% match; 15 days of PTO; 11 paid holidays; paid family leave; short/long term disability insurance; and employee assistance programs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the expected compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job description.
What are the core qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, with volunteer management experience being highly preferred.
Is this position remote?
The description implies an in-office work environment with moderate office noise and requirements to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should apply through the American Red Cross careers portal using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox; however, no specific deadline is provided.
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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