What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Services Specialist position at Lutheran Social Service of MN?
The Volunteer Services Specialist will coordinate the day-to-day operations of LSS Volunteer Services program. This position will answer and filter general questions about the volunteer program and maintain daily operational functions in conjunction with Volunteer Services Program Manager. This position will oversee volunteer LSS data reporting records and communications.
What LSS offers:
- All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
- Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
- Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
- Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24 different services.
- A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
- An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two or more years of experience in volunteerism, events, project management, or related field
- Volunteer management and coordination, project management, marketing and communications, and computer skills
- Experience in coordinating and collaborating between diverse constituencies
- Collaborative work style and ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization
- Experience or comfortably able to work with faith communities and churches
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours
- Ability to travel to LSS service sites and/or community partner sites throughout Minnesota
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
