Senior Volunteer Programs Manager

opportunityalliance; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance & STD/LTD

403(b) retirement with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Senior Volunteer Programs (FGP/SCP). The role will provide professional volunteer management for volunteers age 55+ across multiple sites, including recruitment, screening, placements, supervision and recognition.

This Full-Time, on-site position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with occasional local travel to program sites.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of volunteerism, older adults 55+ and people living in poverty.
• 2+ years experience in volunteer administration preferred; supervision of adults 55+ and people living in poverty preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
• Reliable vehicle to transport volunteers throughout service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional volunteer management for the Senior Volunteer Programs including recruitment, screening, interviewing, placements, supervision and recognition of older volunteers age 55+ volunteering in organizations, schools and private homes in York, Cumberland and York Counties.
• Staff a committee of the Senior Volunteer Advisory Council.
• Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Senior Volunteer Program Director.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving

Education

Assoc. Degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator for the Senior Volunteer Programs (FGP/SCP). The role will provide professional volunteer management for volunteers age 55+ across multiple sites, including recruitment, screening, placements, supervision and recognition.

This Full-Time, on-site position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with occasional local travel to program sites.