Geographic Volunteer Programs Manager

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. MGA seeks a leader to provide resources and support to geographic units, advancing MGA's mission by designing and improving programs that equip volunteers with essential resources, training, and guidance for meaningful member activities.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Geographic Activities, the role collaborates with IEEE staff, MGA committees, and volunteer leadership across pillars to ensure a coordinated volunteer experience, align

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Experience (60%): Partner with the Sr. Director on initiatives and volunteer resources that strengthen the global geographic structure of IEEE.
• Support the development and implementation of resources, training materials, and best practices that enhance volunteer engagement, day to day operations and development across IEEE Geographic Units
• Coordinate with Geographic Unit leadership to identify resource challenges and recommend resources, and training to improve volunteer effectiveness and further to ensure alignment, transparency, and information sharing
• Analyze feedback from Geographic Unit volunteers to identify trends and identify and implement improvements to volunteer support programs.
• Develops new programs that expand volunteer participation and leadership pipelines across Geographic Units.
• Facilitate periodic forums amongst the Geographic Units.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of guidelines, documentation, on-demand materials and best-practice resources for geographic units.
• Awards and Recognition (10%): Provides administrative and program support for the MGA Awards and Recognition Committee and program.
• Manages the production schedules for all aspects of the MGA Awards and Recognition program and Committee which includes all face-to-face and virtual meetings.
• Training (20%): Oversees the MGA Volunteer training program on the Center for Leadership LMS, and the IEEE VoLT program.
• Ensures the MGA volunteer training offerings are robust, current and compliant with documented processes.
• Responsible to plan and deliver leadership training sessions, webinars, and workshops for IEEE volunteers.
• Ensures the MGA geographic unit volunteer related webpages on ieee.org are updated with current and consistent information.
• Administrative 10%): Track and report on program outcomes, volunteer participation, and engagement metrics.
• Called upon to provide support and/or oversight of select MGA related and occasionally time-sensitive short-term and long-term projects on an as needed basis.
• Proactively identifies and manages Region level support needs.
• Manages the implementation of priority initiatives that are assigned within the applicable areas of responsibility.
• Provide accurate, timely, proactive and professional direction to direct report staff and their respective MGA Committees.
• The incumbent is expected to share subject matter expertise and work with staff and volunteers in a solution-oriented capacity.
• Collaborate with cross-organizational teams to align MGA initiatives with IEEE strategic goals and member needs.
• Contributes to the department and its activities as requested
• Willingness to work outside of regular business hours as required by the needs of the business
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job description

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. MGA seeks a leader to provide resources and support to geographic units, advancing MGA's mission by designing and improving programs that equip volunteers with essential resources, training, and guidance for meaningful member activities.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Geographic Activities, the role collaborates with IEEE staff, MGA committees, and volunteer leadership across pillars to ensure a coordinated volunteer experience, align