A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Current Ringling Employees - Apply for jobs internally using the Workday "Jobs Hub" App from Global Navigation Menu on Workday Home Page. External Applicants - Click the "Apply" button to complete the external application. Job Description Summary Part-time, temporary, grant funded position. (One year only.) This position assists the Director of OLLI with developing a culture of volunteerism that demonstrates the organizational benefits of a robust volunteer program. Provides primary support to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) volunteers and volunteer committees. Ensures volunteers are oriented and on-boarded according to Ringling College policies governing volunteers. Keeps an Excel spreadsheet to track volunteer onboarding requirements. Recruits volunteers and monitors activities in Volgistics (online volunteer software management program) including volunteer hours, volunteer applications, and status. The OLLI Volunteer Coordinator is the staff member who supports the volunteer program and serves as staff liaison to the OLLI staff. Tracks numbers of volunteers and volunteer hours for annual reports for Osher endowment and other grants they award to OLLI. Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works closely with the Volunteerism Committee and holds committee meetings as needed Recruits volunteers for committees, teams, projects, and general needs; matches volunteers' skills and interests with OLLI needs. Works with the Volunteerism Committee, plans volunteer appreciation events, sends notecards, orders gifts, and coordinates other ways to thank volunteers for their service Conducts new Volunteer Orientation sessions Monitors volunteer satisfaction Oversees and tracks new volunteer onboarding process Updates New Volunteer Handbook and distributes during orientation Knowledgeable of Voligistics (online volunteer management system) and supports data entry when necessary Maintains regular communication with volunteers via Volgistics email messaging; sets reminders for volunteer schedules and tracks volunteer activity Updates volunteer applications and monitors the Volgistics link to the OLLI website Reports the number of active volunteers and volunteer service hours for the Osher Foundation annual report
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Volunteer coordinator experience Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and become proficient in various software such as
Volgistics:
Volunteer Management Software System Attention to detail Planning and organizational skills
Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree Three years of volunteer coordinator experience An equivalent combination of education and experience is qualifying
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree Three or more years of volunteer coordinator experience Two years of experience working with Lifelong Learning programs Higher education experience Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
