What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at City of Las Cruces?
Coordinates, organizes and implements Animal Shelter Volunteer Program (ASVP) to meet the needs of the community.
This position is graded at XE12Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in various community facilities.
Physical Factors
Light physical demands; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, nights, weekends and responding to customer issues.
Full-time regular, exempt position
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in various community facilities.
Physical Factors
Light physical demands; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, nights, weekends and responding to customer issues.
Full-time regular, exempt position
· Plans, organizes, and coordinates ASVP volunteer program to recruit citizens to perform volunteer activities within the community to meet the needs of volunteers and the agencies, organizations and individuals utilizing ASVP volunteers; analyzes the volunteer program needs and assigns volunteer resources for maximum effectiveness; coordinates, organizes, schedules and implements special ASVP programs and events; assures activities meet the needs of the community, and are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals; assures necessary supplies and equipments are available; coordinates with other City departments, advisory groups, and community agencies.
· Monitors and promotes ASVP program activities; assists customers and clients; screens participants for program eligibility; develops and maintains event calendars; coordinates publicity and advertising for the programs; communicates with general public, community resource agencies, and others in order to coordinate and promote ASVP program activities.
· Collects information and compiles data for program utilization reports; prepares and reviews operational, statistical, financial and analytical reports on ASVP programs; evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels, develops new programs and recommends program changes; tracks services provided, monitors results, and generates operational and funding-agency reports as needed.
· Evaluates volunteers for placement in appropriate positions in support of the ASVP and monitors activities with feedback from section supervisors; ensures volunteer activities support and facilitate the operations of assigned department programs and services; coordinates and assists special community activities.
Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Business or Public Administration or related field AND two years of experience in community service programs; OR a combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Valid class D driver's license is required. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are desirable.
Knowledge of: Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal facilities, programs and equipment; purpose, use and benefits of community programs and activities; community resources and support agencies; principles of records management and program management; business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications; City policies and procedures.
Skills in: Performing duties in an organized, detailed-oriented manner; working effectively with program participants and volunteers; promoting and enforcing safe work practices; interpreting and applying City policies and procedures; interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to: Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and customers
Salary : $43,895 - $61,683
