Job Description
Wage: $18.62 - $21.89 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 4/10/2023 or until filled
Some evening and weekend availability is required. Locations may vary and be updated if additional vacancies become available.
Purpose: Provides expertise on all functions of volunteer coordination to administer the successful placement and performance of volunteer talent at the seven Douglas County Libraries (DCL) branches. Serves as an advocate for volunteerism districtwide both internally and within the community, and collaborates with teams to determine and advise on volunteer needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
50% Volunteer Coordination:
- Recruits, orients and trains volunteers for internal and outreach volunteer positions, including ongoing shifts, programs, and one-time events. This includes, but is not limited to, teen volunteers, community volunteers, court-ordered volunteers, and volunteers associated with local programs.
- Provides supervision and support to volunteers once placed, assuring volunteers are supported for both the volunteer and the district needs.
- Collaborates with branch staff to determine appropriate volunteer task assignments in alignment and consistent with determined districtwide best practices.
- Engages volunteers at a district level, rather than branch specific.
- Plans and participates in recognition and appreciation events for volunteers at a branch and district level.
- Seeks and manages additional team projects to create a “premium” experience supporting volunteerism at DCL and in the surrounding community.
- Educates staff and implements volunteer opportunities consistent with a national Service Enterprise certified volunteer program.
- Addresses requests for volunteer reassignments, problem solving and terminations, in conjunction with direct supervisor.
- Exhibits resolve, creativity and imagination to supervise volunteer services activities for the branch.
35% Administrative Tasks:
- Oversees district volunteer-run services for guidance, material management, and districtwide consistencies.
- Participates in project assignments as assigned to align with strategic plan and goals to increase volunteerism.
- Serves as a liaison with local volunteer organizations and agencies.
- Maintains activity log and volunteer data for district-level reports.
- Attends and actively participates in district-wide Volunteer Services meetings.
- Maintains accurate information in Better Impact.
- Communicates effectively with staff and teams.
- Engages in the DCL performance feedback system and completes the expectations outlined by your supervisor and department/division.
15% Technical Performance:
- Maintains expert knowledge of Better Impact, Microsoft Office Products and DCL information databases.
- Learns new technology that is introduced in the industry and the organization, as needed.
Performs other work duties as assigned.
One DCL Commitment: It is an expectation of each employee that you will exemplify Douglas County Libraries Brand, Culture and Values of welcoming to all, continual growth and authentic relationships.
Required:
- Associate degree
- Two years previous library experience and/or volunteer services experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
A combination of experience and education will be considered.
Physical Requirements: Must have a reliable method of transportation between all DCL locations. Must have the physical ability, stamina, mobility and manual dexterity to support a 7-day a week operation. Work at computer work-stations repetitively and for extended periods. Participate in meetings and events at various locations and at varied times throughout the day. Ability to read as small as 8pt font.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Benefits:
Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is a Colorado PERA Member Employer, so you will be enrolled in Colorado PERA. For details on member benefits go to www.copera.org.
Elective DCL benefits include:
- Health Care Plans: medical, dental & vision
- Voluntary Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term, and Long Term Insurance
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
- 401k & 457 plans (through CO PERA)
- Legal-ID Shield
Additional DCL benefits include:
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness time off
- Leaves of Absence for Qualifying Events
*Benefits are subject to change