Volunteer Recruitment Specialist P/T

Meals on Wheels Central Texas is honored to serve our older neighbors and adults living with disabilities in the Greater Austin area. Through our meal programs and other services, we help nearly 5,000 Central Texans live independently so they can age in place in their homes. To ensure that we are providing the best services and continuously improving them to support those we serve, we rely on volunteers to deliver a nutritious meal and friendly smile.

The Volunteer Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for the full range of administrative and office support for the Meals on Wheels Central Texas Volunteer Program. This position is responsible for volunteer recruitment across all programs and teams for Meals on Wheels Central Texas.

Key responsibilities for this position:

• Develop an annual recruiting plan, calendar and volunteer orientation.
• Schedule recruitment activities in the community to engage business/group and individual volunteers.
• Represent Meals on Wheels Central Texas at external events such as volunteer fairs, fundraising events, and other volunteer engagement opportunities both during and after hours.
• Ensure orientation packets and all training materials are readily available.
• Respond to all incoming email/phone volunteer inquiry an application requests.
• Review incoming volunteer applications and conduct background checks.
• Match volunteers to opportunities that suit their abilities and interests; ensure thorough understanding of responsibilities, and lead virtual and in-person volunteer orientation.
• Oversee volunteer activities.
• Maintain group team rosters with current information and keep frequent communications with team coordinators.
• Ensure new volunteer information is accurately entered into Salesforce and information is kept up to date.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of volunteer information.

Successful candidates will have prior volunteer recruiting experience or public-facing/customer service skills; experience in Salesforce or similar databases, proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud-based applications; experience in public speaking and community outreach; and demonstrates a healthy work environment by modeling desired behaviors and encouraging those in others. 

This position primarily works indoors, possibly in a hybrid work environment. Occasional local travel and some outdoor work environments. Must have a valid driver's license, and a form of reliable transportation for community engagement events. Constantly works on a computer in an administrative capacity. Occasionally standing or walking to present information in a public setting. Occasionally move objects up to 30 pounds.

Location: 3227 East 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

Pay Comments: Competitive Salary + excellent health and leave benefits.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.