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Commission on Economic Opportunity Volunteer Specialist in Troy, New York
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dedicated team and help support an agency that changes lives and improves our community! We are excited to be seeking a Volunteer Specialist here in Troy NY. CEO is a Community Action Agency driven by our dedication to innovation, respect, and teamwork. We care deeply about helping to improve the lives of people across Rensselaer County, while striving to obtain a work life balance and a collaborative culture for our team members. Our Staff Enjoy: 12 plus paid holidays, a week off between Christmas and New Years, etc.A generous paid time off policy, starting with 5 front loaded vacation days, 8 front loaded sick days, tenure-based accrual, and the ability to roll over unused time annually.Mission driven work, and colleagues that also care about giving back to the community.Competitive Hourly Rate Offered ($19/hr*) Your responsibilities would include:Provide the program a broad variety of administrative tasks and support including; answering and screening incoming phone calls/walk-ins daily, regular management of mail/package collection and distributionCollect, review, and compile required program paperwork for prospective volunteers, including enrollment forms, physicals, and trainings. Facilitate the enrollment process for all prospective volunteers following established policies and procedures; maintain files according to compliance requirements.Update all program tracking records to ensure ongoing compliance and monitoring of program deliverables.Collaborating with the program's target population of older adults 55+.Assist with entering and maintaining data in required databases for case management and program reporting purposes, as assigned.Actively assist with the development of materials designed to communicate program information, such as flyers, newsletters, calendars, and trainings.Assist with the planning and coordination of recognition activities and program events, as assigned.Manage programmatic reports and submit to supervisor, as assigned.Complete timesheets, trainings, surveys for all active volunteers; MOUs, and all required Volunteer Station documents; and maintain these in files according to compliance requirements. Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate degree in human services or related field preferredOutgoing and charismatic personalityValid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required Other Benefits Include Full Time-35 Hour Work Week Monday-Friday 830am-4pmCasual Dress CodeFree TelemedicineEmployee Assistance ProgramHealthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts)Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)Optional 403(b) Retirement PlanWhen eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contributionCEO Qualifies Eligible Employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness ProgramCEO is part of the Quality Stars program and scholarship opportunities are available for staff to advance their education and deepen their qualifications as early childhood professionals. Please note: Applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA
Minimum Salary: 19 Maximum Salary: 19 Salary Unit: Hourly