Job Details: Unpaid for 3 months [ Possibility of extension as a paid position depending on funds].

Job Description

Thrivers on the Move Victim Services Management team is looking for a volunteer recruitment coordinator to be responsible for hiring, coordinating, and organizing national volunteer outreach and recruitment efforts for Thrivers on the Move. 

The Volunteer recruitment coordinator will also oversee the boarding efforts for the Thrivers on the Move’s volunteer and intern hiring.

A successful candidate will exhibit great initiative and creative problem-solving skills.

The volunteer recruitment coordinator is a fast-paced role that would appeal to someone who thrives in a start-up atmosphere and finds joy in communicating with audiences across the country. 

As the face of Thrivers on the Move volunteer recruitment, this person should be a champion for meaningful informed service to sexual and gender-based thrivers/survivors and embrace the diverse experiences and communities of all interns and volunteers.

Responsibilities: 

Coordinate the supplemental staff recruitment program including, but not limited to:

• Work with the Thrivers on the Move CEO and Board Members to develop and oversee ongoing recruitment processes for volunteers and interns.

• Track, review, and follow up with potential volunteers throughout the application and training process as needed.

• Facilitate information sessions for interested applicants (minimum of four per year)

• Collaborate with the Human Resources department and the Training program throughout a volunteer's training and onboarding process

• Coordinate training schedule for online onboarding training sessions

• Coordinate recruitment and hiring processes for all intern training.

• Support the screening of applicants and provide information and support to candidates through the hiring process

• Track online training process as needed

• Coordinate training schedule for online training sessions

• Ensure recruitment efforts are strategically timed.

• Identify partnerships in cities across the United States to maximize the number of volunteer applicants.

• Maintain the validity of all data points associated with volunteer recruitment and training.

• Coordinate the communications, technology, and human resources activities to advance recruitment efforts.

• Create a positive and productive working environment for volunteers at Thrivers on the Move.

• Support training efforts as needed.

• Coordinate supplement volunteer appreciation, information events, and activities as needed.

• Attend staff meetings, including weekly meetings with the direct supervisor, and monthly all-staff meetings.

Position Specifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability needed.

• Commitment and dedication to women's empowerment.
• Must have 2+ years’ experience hiring and managing interns and volunteers.
• Experience training or organizing small and large groups of adults.
• Has extraordinary interpersonal and technical skills to build out online volunteers /Interns’ workforce database.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when faced with complex decisions.
• Possess a drive to proactively and effectively communicate creatively with potential volunteers to ensure their completion of our volunteer onboarding process.
• Must be comfortable presenting in front of large audiences
• Ability to communicate effectively through online platforms
• Must have professional writing skills that aid in communicating to wide, external audiences
• Must be familiar with instant messaging.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain composure during stressful situations; ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a wide range of situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions-written and oral.
• Must possess a positive and energetic attitude, with the ability to successfully work on a team and independently.
• Must be comfortable discussing issues relevant to sexual and gender-based violence issue
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
• Bachelor's degree needed.

Desired Qualifications

• 1+years’ experience managing paid or unpaid staff.
• Native or professional proficiency in Arabic is strongly preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in the field of social services.
• Experience working with staff who have varying levels of professional experience.
• Experience with relationship building and fostering collaboration among a diverse workforce.

Conditions: The position is based in Maryland, MD.

Please note that Thrivers on the Move staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.