Overview
The Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.
Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.
Improve community engagement through relationship building with volunteers to help Cascade PBS achieve its goals of reaching new audiences and maximizing its engagement through events while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
The Volunteer Program Administrator will identify, cultivate, vet and steward current and prospective volunteers and manage volunteer deployment all Cascade PBS events, build a strong organization, and to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region, while demonstrating Cascade PBS’s values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
Hourly rate: $25.68 - $29.00
Schedule: This position has variable hours and works on an as needed basis based on the events calendar.
Seattle, hybrid schedule available
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. This position is not eligible for full benefits, but will receive sick time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Manage all event volunteers including acquisition, communication, placement, support and day-of show management.
- Recruit volunteers through Cascade PBS website and other outside volunteer resources.
- Coordinate vetting and intake with HR and Legal departments.
- Manage all volunteer trainings.
- Manage all volunteer deployment at events.
- Retain and recognize volunteers as appropriate.
- Conceptualize and implement student outreach and engagement plan for volunteer positions.
- Establish and successfully run orientation events.
- Provide support to Events Department Manager as needed.
- Work with Events team to create and organize registration materials and attendee badges.
- Attend select event meetings and planning sessions.
- Serve as a well-informed representative and advocate for Cascade PBS
- Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of Cascade PBS.
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work on a team and/or individual projects
- Strong project management skills preferred
- Experience working with donor or fundraising events preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Three years of experience in volunteer coordination required
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work some evenings, weekends, holidays as needed. Full-time availability during major events:
- Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable means of transportation to meet requirements of the job
- Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
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