Representative III, Volunteer Recruitment

Job Overview

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet assigned volunteer recruitment metrics, effectively support goals and ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs.
• Leverage recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, user groups and professional associations to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Evaluate and modify recruitment strategies based on lessons learned. Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Volunteer Recruitment Plan to include both in-person and digital strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to volunteer recruitment teams (paid and volunteers), and foster a culture of volunteerism that supports recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage existing or develop new recruitment materials. Create presentations to ensure maximum effectiveness for online and in-person targeted recruitment efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through the appropriate tools. Produce status reports as directed.
• Support volunteer programs and services to meet established goals and objectives. May assist in scheduling and coordinating volunteer orientations, placements, meetings and events.

Pay Information

The salary range for this position is (Minnesota): $64,000- $70,664. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Management Experience: N/A
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge

• Collaboration & Problem-Solving: A strong team player with proven problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Clear, effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Energy & Engagement: High-energy, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Volunteer Leadership: Experience working with and leading volunteers.
• Community Engagement Experience: Proven experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Government & Community Partnerships: Established relationships with local government agencies and community partners.
• Public Speaking: Confident and engaging public speaker with experience presenting information, leading discussions, and representing organizations at community events, meetings, and public forums.