Volunteer Coordinator - Library & Cultural Arts (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad - Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002![City of Carlsbad](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Volunteer Coordinator - Library & Cultural Arts (Part Time)
Salary
$22.88 Hourly
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Job Type
Part-Time Hourly
Job Number
0822-24
Department
Library & Cultural Arts
Opening Date
08/26/2024
Closing Date
9/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
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The Position
The Position
The City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department (L&CA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Volunteer Coordinator (part-time) position. This position will support the volunteer program for L&CA including recruiting volunteers, processing volunteer applications and placing volunteers in positions to support the needs of the department.
This position works closely with staff throughout the department and city as well as with members of the public and volunteers. A highly qualified applicant will be team-orientated, self-motivated, possess excellent customer service skills, be well organized with strong attention to detail and be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
The Volunteer Coordinator is expected to work at all three Library locations. Scheduled work hours are expected to be 12 – 18 hours a week and may include nights and weekends.
DEI
The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Volunteer Coordinator will perform the following duties:
Work with staff to assess volunteer needs and develop volunteer position descriptions
Develop volunteer opportunities to support L&CA services, events, and programs
Create a welcoming atmosphere conducive to encouraging volunteer participation
Recruit, assess and process volunteer applications including qualification, reference and background reviews
Lead volunteer orientations incorporating city policies, including respectful workplace and workplace safety
Recognize volunteers by planning and coordinating events or other activities.
Maintain and monitor confidential records pertaining to volunteers to ensure accuracy and up to date information, including tracking and statistical data on individual and group volunteer involvement
Qualifications
Qualifications
Possess excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills
Able to work cooperatively with the public and staff
Able to work independently while managing multiple tasks with attention to detail
Proficient in working with various computer applications and databases, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience & Education
Experience & Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify
Previous volunteer coordination experience in a professional capacity is highly desired
APPLE Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program: EAP (https://cityweb.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24027)
40 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30)
Eligible to use after the first 90 days of work
Part time positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).
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