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Job Description

The Volunteer Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative support of the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website, located at VolunteerConnectDC.org. The Volunteer Coordinator assists the community as it strives to maintain and sustain a culture of volunteerism in Douglas County through Volunteer Connect Douglas County, a one-stop shopping source for volunteers and organizations seeking volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, set-up and train nonprofit organizations in Douglas County to utilize the Volunteer Connect Douglas County (VCDC) volunteer website.
• Serve as the key contact person for volunteers, nonprofits and residents about VCDC website.
• Market the website in our community through volunteer recruiting fairs, word of mouth, social media, community partners, and other available means.
• Work with vendor and District Volunteer Services Supervisor to coordinate system upgrades and maintenance.
• Support the VCDC website advisory group by performing various administrative duties – taking minutes, sending out agendas and coordinating meetings.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a recruitment/marketing plan for VCDC which may include maintaining a social media presence.
• Assist with training for nonprofit organizations who utilize VCDC.
• In coordination with the VCDC advisory team, seek volunteer services public interest stories and posts on the website (marketing).
• Respond to info@volunteerconnectdc.org emails.
• Assist with the development of a volunteer recognition program for Douglas County.

Additional Info & Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge of volunteer administration principles and practices.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, managers, volunteers, and representatives of outside agencies is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to adapt to a busy library with minimal workspace; ability to work at multiple and varied workstations required.
• Some web administration experience is helpful. Experience with WordPress is a plus.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”

Today, Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. The County is approximately 843 square miles, 71 square miles of which are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area. The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.

Douglas County Libraries is the fourth-largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s material than any other Colorado library.

Douglas County Libraries is consistently ranked among the top public libraries in the nation for the population we serve. We value helpful service to all, exploration and discovery, community connections and innovation. Our seven library branches comprise an independent library district funded by a 4.0 mill levy approved by Douglas County voters in 1996.

For more about our budget, our stewardship of public funds and our citizens’ return on their investment, please visit our transparency portal on our website: DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

HR Info

Apply via our online application system at http://DouglasCountyLibraries.org/AboutUs/Employment/Jobs. Hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed applications and resumes will not be accepted. EOE.