Volunteer Coordinator (Farmstead)

The City of Overland Park has a temporary Volunteer Coordinator position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT :

Assists Volunteer Supervisor in recruiting volunteers for the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Assists with initial and on-going training and volunteer orientation. Assists with tracking of volunteer hours and other administrative duties. Assumes Volunteer Supervisor's position in his / her absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists Volunteer Supervisor in recruiting volunteers for Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Volunteer Program. Advertises through ranks of existing volunteers, social media, community groups, and online services.
• Coordinates initial training and orientation to new volunteers, as well as training specific to volunteer roles.
• Assists with tracking volunteer hours and maintaining computer databases.
• Works in place of volunteers when needed.
• Assists in developing methods of recognizing volunteers' efforts.
• Assists in ensuring a safe environment for volunteers, employees, and visitors. Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisors of hazards. Takes corrective action.
• Performs general office duties : answers phone, types, files, operates copier, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with which interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect) :

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours : Variable Hours - PT / SEA / TMP

Pay Rate : $15.00 Per Hour

Application Deadline : Open until filled

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

EO / M / F / D / V

Salary : $15