Lead, Volunteer Programs Manager

Best Buddies Int. Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Buddies International in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Lead, Program Manager to drive volunteer engagement through school and community programs. The role builds partnerships, recruits volunteers, and ensures high-quality experiences across chapters and events.

You will recruit and train volunteer committees, coordinate trainings, and collaborate with chapter leadership to expand programs while supporting adolescents and young adults transitioning into the workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–4 years relevant experience in volunteer and committee management.
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD, including youth and adults.
• Must be adaptable and able to balance multiple relationships and get results.
• Basic project and time management skills.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication; ability to convey; influence.
• Ability to enhance, improve, and change processes and procedures; resolve tactical & operational issues.
• Exhibit strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A clear understanding of multiple communication platforms and proficient use of social media.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation

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, including but not limited to corporate partner trainings, ambassadors, and e-Buddies trainings.
• Message expectations for participation in all state events and programmatic initiatives.
• Use program analysis to develop support plans and strategic designs for key volunteers to identify opportunities for growth, training needs, and other tactics to advance the mission.
• Ensure participation from all chapters in the Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference and the state’s Friendship Walk.
• Oversee state citizen matches and support/cultivate corporate chapters.
• Plan and implement community trainings to promote awareness of and engagement in Best Buddies mission, including but not limited to corporate partner trainings, ambassadors, and e-Buddies trainings.
• Support and provide management services for adolescents/young adults making the transition from school to the workforce, engaging effectively with their families, employers, and other community providers.
• Facilitate educational and vocational groups to help adolescents/young adults develop social, vocational, and workplace competency skills.

Skills

Volunteer management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Independence

Social media

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Microsoft Outlook

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Job description

Best Buddies International in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Lead, Program Manager to drive volunteer engagement through school and community programs. The role builds partnerships, recruits volunteers, and ensures high-quality experiences across chapters and events.

You will recruit and train volunteer committees, coordinate trainings, and collaborate with chapter leadership to expand programs while supporting adolescents and young adults transitioning into the workforce.