With the Director of Community Engagement, the Volunteer Programs Coordinator forms the program staff of Madison House, an independent, non-profit organization serving as the student volunteer center at the University of Virginia. Madison House supervises the activities of 20 student Head Program Directors and 200 Program Directors who in turn manage 3,000 annual student volunteers executing and implementing the mission of the organization to the benefit of approximately 20,000 community clients.
Responsibilities include working with the Director of Community Engagement to:
• Manage and advise the student volunteer program areas
• Oversee delivery of quality service through developing Community Partnerships
• Provide leadership development and volunteer management training for the student leaders
Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a social service, education, management or related field
• Master’s degree in higher education preferred, in student affairs, college student development, counseling, or a related field or at least 2 years of relevant experience in community service, volunteer management, leadership development, or non-profit management
• Knowledge and skills required are: organization, one-on-one advising, group facilitation, problem-solving, decision-making, training facilitation, and public speaking
• Candidates must be able to balance multiple tasks; work effectively with students; manage programs and events; and collaborate with community members and university members.
Additional Information:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We offer a generous benefits package, competitive compensation based on experience, and a lively work environment.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to rwinters@madisonhouse.org with “Volunteer Programs Coordinator” in the subject line of the email. The deadline to apply is August 12, 2015.
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