Volunteer Coordinator - YCSO (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yavapai County is seeking a Public Contact/Volunteer Coordinator to oversee volunteer services across programs. Under general supervision, you will coordinate volunteers, participate in developing community programs, present to groups, and maintain records and reports.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years in public relations or related educational processes. A valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to travel between sites are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching methods, techniques, and learning theories.
• Knowledge of state and federal program standards.
• Curriculum and lesson plan development.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.

Responsabilités

• Coordinates the work of volunteers assigned to a specific program area.
• Participates in development and creation of community programs.
• Presents programs to community groups.
• Attends and participates in meetings of volunteer organizations.
• Reviews reports for public information; compiles statistics and maintains records.
• Serves on committees and speaks with civic organizations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Public relations

Public speaking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Microsoft Office

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Under general supervision, performs public contact work of moderate difficulty coordinating the administration of volunteer services groups and functions.

• Coordinates the work of volunteers who are assigned to work in a specific program area.
• Participates in development and creation of community programs.
• Presents programs to community groups.
• Attends and participates in small and large group meetings of volunteer organizations.
• Reviews reports for public information; compiles statistics and other information; maintains records and files of program activities.
• Serves on committees and speaks with civic organizations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in public relations/contact and educational processes.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
All persons applying for employment with the Sheriff’s Office shall be required to meet the following general qualifications: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, and courtesy.
All persons will be required to complete a thorough background investigation to include, but not limited to polygraph, psychological, and physical fitness test.
All persons must successfully complete a minimum six (6) month probation period.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Teaching methods, techniques, and theories of learning.
• State and federal program standards.
• Curriculum and lesson plan development.
• Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• County geographic areas.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Public relations.
• Public speaking and presentation.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Conduct effective meetings and trainings.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with persons of diverse ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Work under pressure in a highly dynamic work environment with changing program demands and priorities.
• Ensures volunteers comply with Federal, State and County guidelines.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and may require travel from site to site. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 7
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No