Volunteer Recruiter

Join Our Mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters: Help Ignite the Power and Promise of Youth!

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re all about creating opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. Our mission? To build life-changing, one-to-one mentoring relationships that shape the future for youth in our community. If you’re a go-getter with a passion for people and a knack for recruitment, we want YOU to join our team as our Volunteer Recruiter!

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our volunteer recruitment efforts, driving outreach and engaging with incredible people who are ready to make a difference. You’ll also be coordinating the magic behind the scenes with our Mentor Advisory Council (MAC) and ensuring smooth communication between departments. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced role where your energy, creativity, and collaboration will truly shine. Ready to make a lasting impact? Keep reading!

What You'll Be Doing:

Volunteer Recruitment Rockstar

• Crush Recruiting Goals: Meet and exceed volunteer mentor recruitment goals with flair!
• Diverse Recruitment Strategies: Think big! Use meetings, presentations, social media, emails, and more to attract amazing volunteers.
• Lead the Way: Generate fresh leads that will help match more mentors and mentees.
• Campaign Magic: Create and execute awesome recruitment campaigns that drive excitement and support from partners and stakeholders.
• Tackle Objections: Show us your problem-solving skills by overcoming recruitment challenges and turning "maybe" into "yes!"
• Build Relationships: From the first hello to the final handshake, you’ll nurture connections with potential volunteers and partners.

Volunteer Experience Champion

• Create WOW Moments: Ensure every volunteer has an exceptional journey from start to finish.
• Smooth Transitions: Work across departments to make sure everything runs smoothly from recruitment to enrollment to matching.
• Keep Things On Track: Update procedures and make sure managers are on top of their game.
• Training Support: Help develop and deliver top-notch training for staff and volunteers alike.

Mentor Advisory Council Coordination

• Lead with Impact: Co-chair meetings, track progress, and support subcommittees to help us stay on track.
• Engage with Passion: Keep our mentors excited and engaged, from meet-ups to social events.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with department leaders and mentors to share feedback and ideas.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Be a Team Player: Serve on committees to boost volunteer satisfaction and amplify our mission.
• Lead the Charge: Take the reins on committees related to volunteer and donor satisfaction.
• Work with Partners: Build relationships with other youth service organizations and community partners.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Work with your team to develop new solutions to reach our goals!

What We’re Looking For:

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with People: You’ve got at least 2 years in sales, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, or grassroots campaign leadership. You know how to build relationships and influence others.
• Event Planning: You’ve planned and executed events that leave people excited and engaged.
• Goal-Driven: You thrive when you have a target to hit and love making things happen.
• Communication Superstar: Whether it’s face-to-face or through emails, your communication skills are second to none.
• Team Player: You’re just as comfortable working independently as you are in a collaborative team environment.

Bonus Points for:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher!

Physical/Base Requirements:

• A car to travel around the Albuquerque area (or wherever your mission takes you!)
• Flexibility to attend evening/weekend events and activities.
• Proficiency with MS365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with business software like Salesforce.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that’s passionate about changing the lives of young people. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, make things happen, and be a part of something that truly makes a difference.

If you're a self-starter who’s excited to help build meaningful relationships and create a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Equal Employment Opportunity: BBBS-CNM provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.