Volunteer Coordinator jobs in Altoona, PA

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives?

*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/

Summary Description:

This position recruits new volunteers by traveling throughout Lycoming and Clinton counties, trains new and seasoned volunteers, and maintains the volunteer database which includes identifying information and individual volunteer skills to better match volunteers to opportunities that suit their skills. A successful Volunteer Coordinator should be meticulous about keeping records and passionate about volunteer work. The coordinator should uphold the values of the organization while ensuring the comfort of the volunteers in their positions. This position also assists center coordinators in organizing volunteers to complete meals on wheels and center related tasks.

Requirements:

• One year of experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point, Publisher, Access, and Excel and teleconferencing;
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage available daily; and,
• Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit, stand, climb stairs and safely lift and carry up to twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and the ability to access handicapped-inaccessible residences.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Fitness, Recreation or Exercise, preferred; other bachelor’s degrees with experience working in the health-related field or with the older adult population will be considered; and,
• Ability to be certified in First Aid/CPR (Required by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging) within initial employment period.

STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.63 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person