Recognition and Appreciation Lead

United Way; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Ankeny is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee volunteer recognition efforts. This leadership role involves promoting a culture of volunteer appreciation, developing recognition programs, and ensuring volunteers receive recognition across all service lines. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills and have a passion for fostering volunteerism. Training will be provided by the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote volunteer appreciation culture.
• Skill in understanding and communicating leadership roles.
• Capability to work individually and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee volunteer recognition efforts.
• Lead the One Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Committee.
• Develop and implement recognition events and programs.

Skills

Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs

Cultural sensitivity

Relationship building skills

Job description

The Recognition and Appreciation Leads oversees the development and implementation of volunteer recognition efforts. serving different lines of service. This is a leadership position that will support all Red Cross to ensure recognition is considered by all lines of service.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the participation in the formal regional recognition programs
• Lead the One Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Committee throughout the year to ensure all lines of business are represented in regional events and activities.
• Develop and implement volunteer appreciation & recognition events and programs
• Work with the Volunteer Services Engagement Lead to support volunteer supervisors with ideas, tips, and reminders for ways to informally and formally recognize volunteers
• Promote a culture that supports volunteerism by reinforcing the importance of volunteer appreciation on a daily basis
• Support a team of volunteers to ensure that the regional recognition plan is implemented

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
• Work well both individually and with others
• Can understand and communicate a leadership role
• Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed
• Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
• The Red Cross will provide all training.

For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday

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