The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Ringling College is to enrich lives of mature adults in Sarasota and Manatee counties by providing affordable and outstanding educational programs and social interactions that cover a broad spectrum of topics which are rich in intellectual stimulation.
This position assists the Director of OLLI with developing a culture of volunteerism that demonstrates the organizational benefits of a robust volunteer program. Provides primary support to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) volunteers and volunteer committees. Ensures volunteers are oriented and on-boarded according to Ringling College policies governing volunteers. Keeps an Excel spreadsheet to track volunteer onboarding requirements. Recruits volunteers and monitors activities in Volgistics (online volunteer software management program) including volunteer hours, volunteer applications, and status. The OLLI Volunteer Coordinator is the staff member who supports the volunteer program and serves as staff liaison to the OLLI staff. Tracks numbers of volunteers and volunteer hours for annual reports for Osher endowment and other grants they award to OLLI.
This is a 20-hour per week, temporary part-time staff position, grant-funded for a 12-month period. The part-time staff position has possibility of extending.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruit volunteers for committees, teams, projects, and general needs; matches volunteers’ skills and interests with OLLI needs.
- Plans volunteer appreciation events, sends notecards, orders gifts, and coordinates other ways to thank volunteers for their service
- Conducts new Volunteer Orientation sessions
- Monitors volunteer satisfaction
- Oversees and tracks new volunteer onboarding process
- Updates New Volunteer Handbook and distributes during orientation
- Knowledgeable of Voligistics (online volunteer management system) and supports data entry when necessary
- Maintains regular communication with volunteers via Volgistics email messaging; sets reminders for volunteer schedules and tracks volunteer activity
- Updates volunteer applications and monitors the Volgistics link to the OLLI website
- Reports the number of active volunteers and volunteer service hours for the Osher Foundation annual report
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Volunteer coordinator experience
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and become proficient in various software such as Volgistics: Volunteer Management Software System
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organizational skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
- Associate’s degree
- Three years of volunteer coordinator experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience is qualifying
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three or more years of volunteer coordinator experience
- Two years of experience working with Lifelong Learning programs
- Higher education experience
*Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*