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American Red Cross

Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

American Red Cross, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533


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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. These networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

The American Red Cross is seeking a Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist to work in Northern New Jersey to support our New Jersey Region. Will work in the Fairfield office.

Position is hybrid working 3 days a week in office or in the field and 2 days from home.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:The Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist will develop and execute broad-based recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers. Provide coaching, guidance and subject-matter-expertise related to recruitment activities of prospective volunteers to effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics.

Conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools, networks and social media.

Leverage recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, user groups and professional associations to identify and attract qualified candidates.

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations.

Evaluate and modify recruitment strategies based on lessons learned.

Provide coaching and guidance to volunteer recruitment teams.

Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage existing or develop new recruitment materials.

Maintain accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads.

Support volunteer programs and services to meet established goals and objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, good organizational skills, and intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications.

Travel: Will involve travel. A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work.

Medical, Dental Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO + Holidays

401K with 5% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit

redcross.org/volunteertoday

to learn more.

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