Community and Social Service Specialists

Job Schedule: Monday-Friday work hours are flexible

Payrate: $20.97 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist with coordinates and implements various programs for effective volunteer services and opportunities.
• Assist with identifies and recruits volunteers for various City operations, functions, and special events.
• Collaborates with City staff to determine volunteer staffing needs and coordinates volunteer services and activities.
• Assist with being the liaison with community organization and the public regarding recruitment/placement and other volunteer matters.
• Maintains volunteer forms, procedures, and record-keeping.
• Assist with conducting research and surveys to assess volunteer programs of other municipalities and agencies; gathers information and prepares reports as necessary.
• Assist with ensuring that appropriate background checks are done for volunteers in keeping with City guidelines.
• Ensure that a description of the work to be performed is clearly outlined before assigning volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively work with officials, department heads, employees, volunteers, community organizations/leaders, and the public.
• Ability to plan, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to research, investigate, and recommend solutions.
• Skills in the use and application of current automated standard office technologies and applications, e.g., personal computers, word processors, spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of computer technology including Word Processing and Spreadsheets.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to tolerate outdoors or extended periods of time in high heat and humidity during special events.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Experience in either recreation, volunteer management, event planning, or public relations.