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Volunteer Coordinator

Job Title:  Head Start Volunteer Coordinator
Department: Head Start
Reports to: Community Partnership Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Class:  F
Pay Grade: F
Prepared Date: January 2007
Approved By: SaltLakeCAP Board of Trustees
Original Approval Date: January 2007
 
Summary: Under the supervision of the Community Partnership Manager, is responsible for volunteers as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.  Must have the physical ability to lift 40 pounds.
 
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.
 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
·        Coordinate with the Community Partnership Manager to act as an advocate and spokesperson for Head Start families and help develop a better understanding of the families served.  Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule.
·        Serve as an advisor to and provide training to the Policy Council.  Work directly with the Policy Council to fill community seats.
·        Ensure that the volunteer program is in full compliance with Head Start policy and performance standards.  

• Actively recruits volunteers from the community, colleges and businesses and initiates an inter-agency agreement with each
• Maintains communications with community agencies, parent groups, and other component coordinators in the interest of ongoing volunteer recruitment.

• Acts as contact person for volunteers from the community
• Develop activities to provide volunteers with both formal and informal recognition on an ongoing basis.
• Oversees United Way Day of Caring and other community volunteer projects and coordinates with essential staff.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping files on Head Start community volunteers.
• Work closely with the Community Partnership Manager and fiscal representatives to ensure compliance with all regulations regarding the valuation of donated services and their use as part of the non-Federal matching funds requirement.
• Create and develop new In-Kind opportunities for use as part of the non-Federal matching funds requirement.
• Develops materials and ensures that volunteers are oriented, and complete their background checks and TB testing.
• Conduct appropriate screening, interviewing and placement of volunteers.
• Have the ability to speak and provide presentations to a variety of groups including professionals and board members.
• Be willing to attend seminars, complete continuing education courses and read publications for further education about volunteer management and organizational theory.
• Pursue Professional endorsement through the Association for Volunteer Administration.
• Completes other projects as assigned

 
Skills

• Knowledge of various computer word processing and spreadsheets software
• Knowledge of E-mail, Internet and computer programs
• Correct use of English, both verbal and written
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to network in order to provide a comprehensive approach to client service
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to relate to low-income people
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of community resources, agencies and referral procedures
• Ability to work with community professionals
• Understanding of the Head Start philosophy

 
Education
AA or BA in a related field.
 
Experience
2 years of related experience preferred.
 
 
Employment Standards and Requirements:

• Good attendance is a requirement of the job
• Professional behavior is a requirement of the job
• Cooperation and participation when working with others is a requirement of the job
• Accountability and responsibility for work is a requirement of the job
• Meeting timelines and deadlines are a requirement of the job
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds consistently throughout the day
• Must be flexible to meet changing demands and expectations
• Must pass background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Must follow SaltLakeCAP personnel policies as outlined in the employee handbook

 
 
 
 
This position is required to drive as part of the job duties?
_X__    Yes, this position is required to drive Agency owned vehicle only as part of the job duties, therefore a valid Utah drivers license must be maintained at all times while employed in this position.  The Agency liability insurance carrier will, at new hire and annually, review the driving record of individual to determine acceptability of driver liability coverage.
 
___    Yes, this position is required to drive personal vehicle as part of the job duties, therefore a valid Utah drivers license and current personal automobile insurance must be maintained at all times while employed in this position.  The Agency liability insurance carrier will, at new hire and annually, review the driving record of individual to determine acceptability of driver liability coverage.
 
___    No, this position is not required to drive as part of the job duties.
 
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 

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