International Trade Specialist jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition ID: req50838

Job Title: Volunteer Specialist

Sector: Community Development

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 18.70 - 20.50 Hourly

Location: Tallahassee, FL USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Help respond to inquiries from community members related to volunteer opportunities, community outreach events, in-kind donations, and other related inquiries in a timely manner.
• Prepare for and facilitate orientations and community information sessions for the recruitment of volunteers and interns. 
• Provide administrative support and documentation throughout the volunteer recruitment and onboarding process.
• Maintain a volunteer email list and draft regular communications to educate volunteers and provide resource materials on IRC programs, procedures, processes, and successes. 
• Support individuals and community groups who are organizing in-kind donations drives. Keep in-kind donation needs up to date. Facilitate donation drop-offs. Help with documentation of incoming in-kind donations.
• Strategize with the Development Supervisor and Development Coordinator to assist in recruiting and onboarding of co-sponsor groups. 
• Provide internal support and training to departments working with volunteers and interns and communicate with program staff about volunteer needs and schedules.
• Collaborate with Development Supervisor to create content and outreach materials. 
• Aid Development Supervisor with events, fundraisers, and community engagement as needed.
• Represent IRC at meetings, speaking engagements, coalition events when necessary.
• Participate in development team meetings, weekly staff meetings, and national skills building trainings, calls, and communities of practice. 
• Participate in regular and ongoing HQ trainings, meetings, and COP’s to retain a thorough understanding of IRC systems and best practices. 
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and professionally with community members, partners, volunteers, donors, clients, and colleagues Ongoing commitment to anti-racism
• English proficiency; clear and professional written communication skills and strong editing skills. 
• Comfortable adapting to changing needs and priorities. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, related to data entry, documentation, and copyediting.
• Experience creating flyers, informational one-pagers, and/or online graphics.
• Experience coordinating events and engaging volunteers.
• Experience using donor CRM systems, especially Salesforce, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.