Volunteer Engagement Associate

BECOME PART OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 

Join our dedicated and supportive team, where your efforts will empower young people from all backgrounds. Together, we are shaping futures by fostering financial independence and instilling confidence in the economic opportunities ahead. By educating students on Financial Literacy, Career and Workforce Readiness, and Entrepreneurship, and through our innovative high school curricular model, 3DE, you will prepare today's students for the demands of tomorrow's economy. Be a part of a transformative journey, ensuring every young person has the tools and knowledge to thrive. Come and make a difference with us! 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

As Volunteer Manager, you will lead the daily execution of volunteer engagement for educational programs and organizational activities (Golf, Hall of Fame). You will act as the primary resource to volunteers to increase participation, retention, and overall support of the education team in the Los Angeles office. Overall responsibility for recruiting volunteers for JA programs in the Greater SoCal region while deepening the JA experience and strengthening the JA brand.

Relationship Building:

·         Actively seek connections with community-based organizations to recruit, train, place, support, and recognize volunteers.

·         Work with individuals and JA SoCal corporate partner coordinators to recruit, retain, and increase volunteers' impact.

·         Provide regularly scheduled volunteer training for program volunteers. 

·         Collaborate with Development Team members to identify volunteer opportunities for new corporate partners. Supports Development Team by attending planning meetings with corporate supporters.

·         Prepare company coordinator kick-off and debrief meeting materials for partner meetings.

Key Characteristics:

·         Enthusiastically seek to meet program expansion goals while assuring adherence to JA program models.

·         Focus on relationship-building to engage volunteers meaningfully.

·         Actively seek feedback from volunteers to manage changes for more effective relations.

·         Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, cross-cultural diversity, and cultural differences, and be open to new experiences and perspectives.

Organization:

·         Maximize impact by coordinating the placement and scheduling of volunteers using internal processes and our BCRM database

·         Engage with community members and program volunteers. Maintain records of correspondence and other related forms and attend volunteer fairs as needed.

·         Track volunteers' retention rate and performance and make changes as needed for more effectiveness.

·         Match volunteers with JA program requests and respond to online volunteer sign-ups/inquiries.

·         Communicate volunteer recruitment opportunities for JA Finance Park volunteer opportunities through the monthly newsletter and other online resources such as Volunteer Match, LA Works, Handshake, Disney VoluntEARS, Etc.

·         Create monthly volunteer newsletters.

Impact:

·         Ensure all JA Finance Park simulation days are covered with an appropriate number of volunteers.

·         JA In-School Programs – Support volunteer recruitment for JA in-school programs and JA Company Programs as needed and as directed by JA SoCal Program Managers.

·         Create and execute activities for National Volunteer Week, and lead efforts to identify Annual Volunteer of the Year and Company Coordinator of the Year. 

·         Create recognition tools/templates for JA Programs (Thank you cards, photo slideshow, etc.).

·         Work with the Director of Marketing to provide content for the JA program post-event on JA SoCal social media channels.

·         Confirm volunteer hours as requested by corporate volunteer coordinators

Cross Department Functions:

·         Attend weekly department meetings.

·         Will serve as backup JA Finance Park simulation Facilitator as needed.

·         Perform other job duties as assigned or requested.

Constituent Service:

·         Plan, design, and coordinate all volunteer surveys and feedback communication activities and processes.

·         Ensure volunteer engagement is ongoing (e.g., cards, helpful information/tips, volunteer opportunities)

·         Strong presentation skills and ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.

·         Good project management and execution skills.

·         Ability to work with a team.

·         Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative.

·         Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Data Management:

·         Maintain accurate past/present/future volunteer information via the Blackbaud CRM system.

·         Provide information using charts, graphics, etc.

 Volunteer Coordinator Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years in a non-profit work setting; ability to create strategies to balance short-term requirements with long-range business plans; works well in a team environment; strong computer and technical skills; strong work ethic; ability to build and sustain relationships; proficiency in customer service; management skills such as problem-solving; decision making; troubleshooting; and communication skills; passionate about inspiring individuals to give back to the community.

POSITION DETAILS:

·         This non-remote position is in based in our corporate office, 6250 Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, CA. 90068.

·         The role will require fieldwork to attend meetings, JA events, volunteer recruitment fairs, and other related activities.

·         This is a full-time, non-exempt employment opportunity.

·         The salary range for this position is $24 - $26 per hour.

·         Reports to the Chief Impact & Partnership Officer 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  These responsibilities may be revised and amended at any time at the sole discretion of Ja SoCal. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties their supervisor requires. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. 

JA of Southern California (JASOCAL) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, JASOCAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

JASOCAL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of JASOCAL’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

JA of Southern California provides a robust benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, worker’s compensation, and participation in the CA State Short-Term Disability Insurance program. 

Salary : $24 - $26