Head of Community Programs & Volunteer Engagement

Best Buddies International; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization, seeks a Lead, Program Manager to drive the mission through school and community-based Friendship Programs. You will recruit, train, and support volunteers, manage chapters, and build strategic partnerships to expand programs nationally.

The role requires building relationships with diverse groups, traveling as needed, and working evenings/weekends to meet program objectives. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-4 years relevant experience in volunteer and committee management; Best Buddies program experience a plus
• Have experience managing and motivating volunteers.
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD, including youth and adults.
• Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships and get results from a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate leadership trainings specific to the volunteer roles; focus on volunteer engagement; ensure mission advancement and participation in all Best Buddies initiatives.
• Recruit and manage volunteer committees to implement trainings, manage chapters and advance mission
• Evaluate and track chapter engagement in Best Buddies trainings, including providing certification for advisors and ongoing training opportunities for members and communities.
• Develop and lead community trainings to promote awareness of and engagement in Best Buddies mission.

Skills

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

3-4 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization, seeks a Lead, Program Manager to drive the mission through school and community-based Friendship Programs. You will recruit, train, and support volunteers, manage chapters, and build strategic partnerships to expand programs nationally.

The role requires building relationships with diverse groups, traveling as needed, and working evenings/weekends to meet program objectives. Competitive benefits apply.