Director of Volunteer Engagement at 10,000 Degrees

TITLE: Director of Volunteer EngagementREGION: San Rafael CALOCATION: Hybrid (on-site remote)REPORTS TO: Chief Impact OfficerSTATUS: Full-time ExemptOUR MISSION10000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S. 10000 Degrees mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students regardless of race ethnicity or socioeconomic background will have the full range of educational opportunities support and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.OPPORTUNITYThe Director of Volunteer Engagement is a crucial leadership role responsible for setting the strategic vision and operational execution of volunteer services across the organization ensuring alignment with the goals of the Academic Success Career Success and Development departments. This position is responsible for driving the entire volunteer lifecycleincluding sourcing recruitment screening onboarding training strategic placement and evaluationto maximize volunteer impact in support of the 10000 Degrees mission. The Director provides direct supervision to the Academic Success Coordinator positions and collaborates closely with the organizational leaders to meet their respective volunteer support needs.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSExcellent healthcare benefits including medical dental vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE15 days paid vacation holidays and paid sick leave401(k) with employer matchingProfessional development including conferences seminars webinars and directed career advicePHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTALTo perform the essential functions of this position employees may be required to:Sit stand talk hear reach stoop kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer telephone and keyboard.Occasionally required to stand for prolonged periods.Have close-vision ability due to computer work.Engage in moderate occasional lifting.Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions.Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.EEO10000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students families and communities we support. We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.TO APPLYFor immediate consideration please complete the application on the 10000 Degrees Careers page.RequirementsRESPONSIBILITIESVolunteer Strategy & OversightDevelop implement and continuously evaluate a strategic plan for volunteer engagement that supports the goals of the organization.Oversee all processes related to new volunteer recruitment: intake screening documentation orientation and trainingRegularly evaluate volunteers and processes to ensure the effective delivery of student-centered and strength-based practices.Ensure all volunteers are appropriately matched with placements and activities that align with the organizational needs and individual skills including support for PreK-12th grade academic programs college readiness career advising and fundraising events.Maintain accurate and timely records of volunteer activities hours and program effectiveness using systems like Salesforce.Address and resolve any escalated issues that arise with volunteer placements or interactions and conduct regular evaluations of programming.Leadership & Team ManagementDirectly supervise coach and develop the team of Academic Success/Volunteer Coordinators ensuring they are effectively managing volunteers and program needs in their designated schools/regions.In the absence of key staff provide direct support to our volunteers as needed.Foster a collaborative high-accountability culture within the volunteer and Academic Success teams focused on student and alumni success.Serving as the point person for all volunteer efforts work cross-departmentally with various teams and community partners to align organizational priorities and goals.General DutiesDrive the effective sourcing placement and handoff of volunteers to various internal teams to meet critical needs including career support tutoring fundraising and others.Serve as the primary internal resource and thought partner for volunteer management best practices across all departments.Create maintain and oversee the annual budget for your team.Attend and support volunteer events in all regions served by the organization as needed.This position requires some in-person presence and/or travel within the regions served.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Education Social Science a related field or equivalent work history5 years in a leadership role in volunteer coordination or related fieldDemonstrated success with program and people management responsibilities including supervising and coaching staffProven expertise in the full volunteer management lifecycleDemonstrated ability to think strategically solve problems effectively and take effective action both with a team and independentlyExceptional communication (written and verbal) organizational administrative and project management skillsProven savvy for tailoring communications to suit a variety of audiences including internal/external stakeholders students volunteers and Board membersProficiency with Google Suite and demonstrable experience leveraging SalesforceKnowledge of nonprofit community-based organizationsSolution and detail-oriented with the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervisionSalary Description$90000 - $100000/yearRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 90000 - 100000