Atlanta Track Club
Coordinator - Volunteer Services
Atlanta Track Club, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race - the largest 10K in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 40 events and programs per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting its Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club's All-Metro Banquets as well as developing an elite group of Olympic level athletes on their athletic journeys.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Volunteers & Event Experience, this position will be responsible for executing assigned responsibilities for all Atlanta Track events. The Volunteer Coordinator should have experience in group management, volunteerism, and preferably, but not required, the running industry.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts for volunteers for 40+ ATC events, office projects, seminars, meetings, celebrations, and running exposManage groups of 1000 + volunteers for the ATC's major events, which include but are not limited to, AJC Peachtree Road Race, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K, Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash, and Publix Atlanta Marathon WeekendMaintain and update the volunteer database, volunteer request forms, and sign-ups for all volunteer eventsOrganize, draft, and send volunteer emails and informational webpages with event-specific information to volunteers, crew chiefs, partners, and other constituent groups, including the volunteer newsletters and daily responses through the volunteer department emailAssist in ensuring logistics for all volunteer areas are accounted for and successfully executed for all races, which includes prepping, packing, and scouting for events.Maintain the Volunteer Rewards Programs, including the Volunteer of the Month and Volunteer of the Year selectionsSet and lead new crew chief orientations with a quarterly presentationMaintain the organization and cleanliness of volunteer areas before, during, and after any event or in-office volunteer opportunityDevelop and maintain positive relationships with current and future individuals, organizations, and corporations who volunteer with Atlanta Track ClubInput and maintain any volunteer opportunities on all recruitment platforms (i.e. Volunteerlocal, MyVoluntier, HandsOnAtlanta, etc.)Work cross-departmentally and externally to promote Atlanta Track Club volunteer opportunitiesWelcome and engage with volunteers, presenting clear and compelling information on Atlanta Track Club's mission, programs, and volunteers' contributions to our organization for all events and in-office opportunitiesShare and track feedback with staff to acknowledge strengths, and successes and to make improvements for future activitiesOther duties as assigned or requestedRequirements
3 - 5 years of volunteer or event management experienceExcellent communication skills, written and verbalExperience in the coordination communication with large groups of individualsAbility to work with individuals with a variety of personalities, backgrounds, and skill levelsDatabase Management experienceMust be a self-starter and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamMust be highly organized, efficient, and detailedProficiency in Microsoft Office 365Ability to work under pressureWillingness to work weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed.
Full-time
Description
Atlanta Track Club is a nonprofit committed to creating an active and healthy Atlanta. Through running and walking, Atlanta Track Club motivates, inspires and engages the community to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. With more than 30,000 members, Atlanta Track Club is the second largest running organization in the United States. In addition to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race - the largest 10K in the world, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, the PNC Atlanta 10 Miler and the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Atlanta Track Club directs more than 40 events and programs per year. Through the support of its members and volunteers, Atlanta Track Club also maintains a number of community initiatives including organizing and promoting its Kilometer Kids youth running program to metro Atlanta youth, honoring high school cross country and track and field athletes through Atlanta Track Club's All-Metro Banquets as well as developing an elite group of Olympic level athletes on their athletic journeys.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Volunteers & Event Experience, this position will be responsible for executing assigned responsibilities for all Atlanta Track events. The Volunteer Coordinator should have experience in group management, volunteerism, and preferably, but not required, the running industry.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate recruitment and retention efforts for volunteers for 40+ ATC events, office projects, seminars, meetings, celebrations, and running exposManage groups of 1000 + volunteers for the ATC's major events, which include but are not limited to, AJC Peachtree Road Race, PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K, Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, Mile & Dash, and Publix Atlanta Marathon WeekendMaintain and update the volunteer database, volunteer request forms, and sign-ups for all volunteer eventsOrganize, draft, and send volunteer emails and informational webpages with event-specific information to volunteers, crew chiefs, partners, and other constituent groups, including the volunteer newsletters and daily responses through the volunteer department emailAssist in ensuring logistics for all volunteer areas are accounted for and successfully executed for all races, which includes prepping, packing, and scouting for events.Maintain the Volunteer Rewards Programs, including the Volunteer of the Month and Volunteer of the Year selectionsSet and lead new crew chief orientations with a quarterly presentationMaintain the organization and cleanliness of volunteer areas before, during, and after any event or in-office volunteer opportunityDevelop and maintain positive relationships with current and future individuals, organizations, and corporations who volunteer with Atlanta Track ClubInput and maintain any volunteer opportunities on all recruitment platforms (i.e. Volunteerlocal, MyVoluntier, HandsOnAtlanta, etc.)Work cross-departmentally and externally to promote Atlanta Track Club volunteer opportunitiesWelcome and engage with volunteers, presenting clear and compelling information on Atlanta Track Club's mission, programs, and volunteers' contributions to our organization for all events and in-office opportunitiesShare and track feedback with staff to acknowledge strengths, and successes and to make improvements for future activitiesOther duties as assigned or requestedRequirements
3 - 5 years of volunteer or event management experienceExcellent communication skills, written and verbalExperience in the coordination communication with large groups of individualsAbility to work with individuals with a variety of personalities, backgrounds, and skill levelsDatabase Management experienceMust be a self-starter and possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamMust be highly organized, efficient, and detailedProficiency in Microsoft Office 365Ability to work under pressureWillingness to work weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed.