Red Cross- Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Lead

This position supports the development and implementation of both formal and informal recognition efforts and promotes formal regional recognition programs.

Key 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 both informal and formal volunteer appreciation & recognition events and programs
• Work with the departments team 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
• Act as a subject matter expert on formal and informal recognition opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
• Proven leadership in nonprofit or for-profit organizations
• Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
• Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross services and operations and opportunities for volunteer service
• Work well both individually and with others
• Relevant, complementary management and/or technical skills/operational experience
• 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 both within the immediate team environment and within other departments

Development Opportunities

• Community advocacy and leadership
• Relationship building
• Enhance leadership and communication skills
• Interact with and meet a variety of people
• Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers and community partners

Length of Appointment

One year appointment, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position