Volunteer Manager

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Position Summary

The Volunteer Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of ECCO’s volunteer program including the recruitment, training, and placement of individual and group volunteers while helping with marketing efforts to promote ECCO’s mission. This position ensures volunteer support to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services. Providing guidance, training, resources, and tools for ECCO staff and volunteers, this position plays an integral role in helping the organization strengthen both its internal operations and outreach efforts by building relationships with current volunteers as well as new businesses, agencies, and groups in the community. This position is instrumental to ECCO’s DEIB efforts by helping recruit diverse volunteers, assisting in the implementation of programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, as well as providing volunteer training on topics such as cultural competence annually.

Team ECCO

All members of Team ECCO must maintain the utmost professionalism to uphold organizational standards of excellence, protect client/patient confidentiality, and positively and professionally represent the organization in the community. All positions require an appreciation for service to the community, empathy for our clients, a passion for ECCO’s mission, and a commitment to our core values of compassion, collaboration, respect, and integrity. Because all team members may interact with clients, volunteers, staff, community partners, donors, and ECCO board members, they must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume, via email to jobs@eccocharleston.org or submit by mail to:

ECCO, Attn: Volunteer Manager Search

1145 Six Mile Road

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Reports to: Director of Development & Marketing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $40,912 - $48,732

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 3 years of experience OR
• Associate's degree 5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications: Additional skills, knowledge, and attributes that will support the successful completion of position responsibilities.

• Strong sense of volunteer stewardship, building relationships with volunteers of all backgrounds
• Effective work habits including time management, teamwork, and a proactive mindset
• Previous use of a volunteer management platform or similar database
• Comfortable representing the organization at community events, speaking engagements, and networking events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and Google’s workspace

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. No adverse environmental conditions are expected. This is largely a sedentary role; however, standing and walking may be occasionally required for client interaction and/or special event participation. The position frequently communicates with employees, volunteers, donors, and clients; the ability to exchange accurate information in these situations is required.

Supervisory Requirements: None

Typical work hours are between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 8:30 AM – 4 PM on Fridays. Additionally, all staff are required to attend occasional special events in the evenings or on weekends.

ECCO offers a caring and supportive work environment, opportunity for advancement, and a competitive benefits package including health and dental insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,912.00 - $48,732.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Pleasant, SC 29466: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,912 - $48,732