JOB TITLE: Director of Volunteers
RREPORTS TO: Latoria P. Taylor
TITLE: Senior Director
TYPE OF POSITION:
HOURS: Salaried
Full-time
Part-time
Exempt
Nonexempt
SALARY:
Commensurate With Experience
BENEFITS:
Major Medical Insurance, Long/Short-Term Disability, Simple IRA Match, Paid Holidays (8), PTO 3 Weeks, Life
Insurance, and Mileage.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Director of Volunteers will prepare and mobilize leaders to work together for the good of the whole community with an
emphasis on volunteerism, volunteer leadership and an understanding of the differences/similarities between volunteer
leadership and community leadership. The director will need to be knowledgeable in volunteerism, experienced in
curriculum development and accomplished in face-to-face instruction. It is critical for the Director of Volunteers to build
high-value relationships between those who give of their time (companies, employees, individuals, etc.) and those to whom
that time is given (nonprofits, government, causes, etc.). The director must provide project management for meaningful
volunteer opportunities and strategically engage stakeholder groups to take volunteerism and volunteer leadership to the
next level in the Memphis Metro Area.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Promote volunteer awareness and engagement
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Plan, execute and evaluate the outcome measures of volunteer services
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Prepare people in volunteer leadership/community leadership (internal/external)
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Mobilize volunteers, volunteer leaders and community leaders/stakeholders
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Coordinate Corporate Volunteer Council priorities and activities
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Organize and provide project management for meaningful volunteer opportunities
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Raise funds and resources to support the LM Volunteer initiatives
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred. 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in volunteerism, business,
education and/or non-profit. Understanding of community/national service and education a plus.
 This position requires a high level of strategic thinking, marketing savvy, relationship building, as well as
planning, organization, project management skills, attention to details and accuracy.
 Demonstrate the ability to multi-task simultaneously and to prioritize to meet deadlines.
 Must be self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and cooperatively; proven success working
as member of a team.
 Position requires a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy, and sensitivity to highly confidential
information.
 Strong computer skills needed, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and familiarity with complex
databases. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
 The demonstrated ability to build constituency programs and activities, overcome barriers and obstacles, and
possess a talent for motivating staff and volunteers.
 A willingness to learn.
 Occasional evening and weekend work required.
 Communication skills - written and verbal
 Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
 Willingness to use personal vehicle to transport during events.
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