Associate Director - Volunteer Engagement Lake County
New Today
• Partner with Director, Volunteer Engagement – Cook County to build and manage a best-in-class “Faith in Action” (volunteer service) experience at Catholic Charities with robust, mission-aligned systems.
o Provide oversight of all volunteer experiences in Lake County and ensure that all volunteer engagement aligns with Mission Engagement Strategy and CCAC Core Values.
• Execute key practices that underpin the CCAC volunteer lifecycle
o Recruit, screen, train, and evaluate volunteers seeking to serve in Charities impact areas
o Collect, analyze, and maintain data regarding volunteer background, skills, availability, and goals in CCAC CRM system to foster more strategic engagement.
o Manage and regularly update the CCAC volunteer CMS webpage.
o Ensure all volunteers are fully compliant with CCAC policies and procedures, including required screenings and assessments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer engagement activities at Catholic Charities in Lake County.
o Monitor all volunteer inquiry and communication inboxes.
o Leverage a dynamic leadership and interpersonal style to motivate and guide diverse volunteer individuals and groups in attaining enriching and transformative interactions with those we serve
o Communicate across internal CCAC teams to ensure service opportunities are relevant, strategically aligned, and marketed appropriately to potential volunteers.
o Participate in community volunteer networks, attend volunteer recruitment events and fairs, and amplify awareness of service activities at Charities.
• Work closely with the cross-functional team (including leaders from Programs, Faith and Mission, Client and Community Impact) that is charged with identifying, designing, and regularly monitoring the effectiveness of CCAC’s volunteer service experiences.
• Partner with broader Faith and Mission team to design and integrate, where appropriate in volunteer opportunities, deeper understandings/ explorations of faith, spiritual renewal, and justice.
PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing
multiple times a day
X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
Climb up and down 3 or more flights of stairs at a time
X Lift up to 25 pounds
Additional Requirements:
Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific requirements.
Physical examination
TB Testing
Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
Additional Requirements:
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Director-Mission Engagement
Directly Supervises: N/A
Education and Experience Requirements:
Relevant Education:
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 5+ Years experience in volunteer management or related field.
Minimum: 5+ Years experience.
Qualifications & Skills:
Preferred: Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and punctuality and timeliness in follow-through.
• Strong relationship-building and communications skills, with the ability to motivate and encourage performance.
• Proven experience with cross-functional collaboration; openness and ability to engage in and contribute to team-based problem solving.
• Experience with CRM and CMS systems. Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Suite, Office 365, SharePoint, and Azure.
Minimum: Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and punctuality and timeliness in follow-through.
• Strong relationship-building and communications skills, with the ability to motivate and encourage performance.
• Proven experience with cross-functional collaboration; openness and ability to engage in and contribute to team-based problem solving.
• Experience with CRM and CMS systems. Salesforce preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Suite, Office 365, SharePoint, and Azure.
Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: N/A
Minimum: N/A
- Location:
- Round Lake