Employment

Volunteer Florida is currently looking for an AmeriCorps Program Manager to join our team! Be part of the people powered solution of AmeriCorps, supporting impactful programming to address Florida’s most pressing challenges. The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida. Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for our team.

Position Summary
Volunteer Florida’s AmeriCorps Program Manager will serve as a key team member in the National Service Department. The position is responsible for the grant and contract management of a portfolio of Volunteer Florida’s AmeriCorps Programs. This position will have the primary responsibility for managing the contract deliverables and grant management activities associated with 10 or more AmeriCorps programs. This position requires strong relationship skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience or seven years of relevant experience to substitute for the educational degree. Master’s degree in social work, administration, education or in a related field, preferred. The ideal candidate will be internally motivated towards excellence, a team player with grant management experience and will have a passion for service. Service in AmeriCorps or Peace Corps is an additional consideration.

Other knowledge, skills and experience include the following:

• Grant Management — Knowledge of contract management, technical assistance, training and monitoring of subgrantees to ensure high quality performance. Ability to provide technical assistance and monitoring compliance activities to ensure program fidelity. Ability to provide AmeriCorps grant application review, ensuring strong proposals are submitted for funding. Ability to understand and provide guidance on federal regulations related to non-profit and government grants.
• Technical Aptitude – Demonstrated ability to learn and fully utilize technology platforms. Volunteer Florida staff utilize the federal eGrants platform and Blackbaud Grants Management.
• Verbal and Written Communication— Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Data Management – Skill in data collection procedures and supporting subgrantees with tracking outcome data.
• Financial Aptitude — Skill in sub grantee budget review related to funding applications, budget amendments and in monitoring sub grantee utilization of funds.
• Complex Problem Solving — Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
• Planning and Coordination — Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate among members of the team and between other departments or external organizations in support of subgrantee training and other Volunteer Florida projects. Ability to develop training materials and present subgrantee training sessions.
• Organization – Skill in maintaining a high level of organization with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Skill in time management.
• Travel – Ability to travel overnight for subgrantee monitoring, training and other events as needed.

Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service for Florida. Volunteer Florida administers over $72M in federal and state funding to deliver high-impact national service and volunteer programs in Florida.

Volunteer Florida is a great place to work! Benefits include:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System – Employer paid with the exception of 3% employee contribution.
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan.
• One hour per month for volunteer activities.
• Employer paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Employer paid individual health insurance. Employer supplemented family health insurance (employee pays $180 per month).
• Annual and sick leave accruing at 8.67 hours each, monthly.
• Availability of other State of Florida offered benefits at cost of employee.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Volunteer Florida is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws.

SALARY RANGE
$50,000 – $60,000 annually

To apply for this position:
Submit a cover letter and a copy of your resume to: careers@volunteerflorida.org.

Volunteer Florida is currently looking for a Volunteer Services Director to join our team! If you possess industry knowledge, have great organizational skills and have the ability to set goals and priorities, this may be the position for you!  The position is based in Tallahassee, Florida.

Position Summary
This position acts as a liaison for volunteer services stakeholders, working to strategically promote volunteerism in Florida though capacity-building and engagement. It assists in engaging and equipping organizations who utilize volunteers with customized training, support, resources and convenings in order to create and grow strong and successful volunteer programs and networks.  This position presents on best practices and relevant data about volunteerism and volunteer management at large scale conferences and events across the state, establishing Volunteer Florida as a thought leader and expert in the field.  This position manages all technical, operational and conceptual elements of Volunteer Connect, Volunteer Florida’s statewide volunteer opportunities portal. It complements the Emergency Management department work during grey skies by managing volunteer inquiries and equipping Emergency Management partners to use Volunteer Connect before, during and after activation events.

Desired Skills and Experience
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience or seven years of relevant experience to substitute for the educational degree. The ideal candidate will be internally motivated towards excellence, be a team player with volunteer management and training experience and will have a passion for service.

Other knowledge, skills and experience include the following:

• Volunteer Management — Knowledge of volunteer management and assisting organizations that achieve their strategic goals by engaging and mobilizing volunteers.
• Volunteer Service Coordination – Demonstrated ability to coordinate volunteers and volunteer opportunities during high stress, high volume disaster times.
• Verbal and Written Communication— Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Complex Problem Solving — Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a high performing team.
• Organization – Skill in maintaining a high level of organization with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Skill in time management.
• Travel – Ability to travel overnight for training or tabling events, as needed.

Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service for Florida. Volunteer Florida administers over $72M in federal and state funding to deliver high-impact national service and volunteer programs in Florida.

Volunteer Florida is a great place to work.  Benefits include:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System – Employer paid with the exception of 3% employee contribution.
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan.
• One hour per month for volunteer activities.
• Employer paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Employer paid individual health Employer supplemented family health insurance (employee pays $180 per month).
• Annual and sick leave accruing at 8.67 hours each, monthly.
• Availability of other State of Florida offered benefits at cost of employee.

SALARY RANGE
$65,000 – $75,000 annually, dependent upon experience and references.

To apply for this position:
Submit a cover letter and a copy of your resume to: careers@volunteerflorida.org.

Volunteer Florida is currently looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team. If you possess great organizational skills, have the ability to set goals and priorities, and have the desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere, this is may be the position for you!

Position Summary
This position serves as the Executive Assistant for Volunteer Florida and is responsible for overseeing administrative functions in an executive management setting. The Executive Assistant provides executive support to Volunteer Florida Executive Leadership. The salary range for this position is $45,000 – $50,000 annually, based on experience. Volunteer Florida offers competitive benefits and retirement options.

Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university along with experience in office administration, organizational oversight and/or office systems.

Additional desired qualifications include the following:

• Knowledge of office and administrative operations in an executive management setting
• Knowledge of and ability to handle inter-and intra-office correspondence
• Skilled in operating a personal computer and software applications.
• Skilled in reading comprehension and proofreading.
• Ability to effectively manage time, coordinate meetings and schedule travel arrangements in a fast paced, executive environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of public contact and work effectively on a national, statewide and local basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to independently prioritize, multi-task and follow through on complex and broad assignments while also being able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to assist in planning Commission and Foundation meetings, training events, executive functions and site visits.
• Ability to write comprehensive and concise meeting minutes.
• Ability to travel on a statewide basis, as necessary.
• Ability to update technical skills as needed to perform functions of the office.
• Ability to foresee potential problems before they occur and work toward a solution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service for Florida. Volunteer Florida administers over $72M in federal and state funding to deliver high-impact national service and volunteer programs in Florida.

SALARY RANGE
$45,000 – $50,000 annually, dependent upon experience and references.

To apply for this position:
Submit a cover letter and a copy of your resume to: careers@volunteerflorida.org.