POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Partnerships Officer, the
Volunteer and Community Resources Specialist works to communicate Prince
George’s County Public Schools’ mission, vision, values, and goals and recruit
volunteers among the business, nonprofit and faith-based community. The
incumbent of this position will be responsible for leading and maintaining
program operations and evaluating volunteer program effectiveness in meeting
goals and objectives.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Conducts school site visits with community partners to maintain
volunteer accountability;
Coordinates system-wide volunteer projects and participation in
community events designed to provide opportunities for students and staff;
Conducts system-wide in-service training on effective volunteer outreach
to businesses and local communities;
Conducts surveys and opinion polls to assist the Administration in
making policy determinations;
Ensures volunteer screening and background checks are completed,
recorded and updated within Prince George’s County Public Schools;
Assists site-based volunteer coordinators with information regarding
training workshops and in-service programs for school system volunteers;
Facilitates recruitment and deployment of volunteers and seeks the
assistance and involvement of community-based organizations;
Maintains volunteer database to include verification of completed
background check and fingerprinting, and provides related information to
schools and organizations;
Develops opportunities and implements strategies involving
community-based organizations in schools and in support of school activities;
Develops strategies and protocols for school sites to use in working
with volunteers and partners;
Builds, develops, and facilitates coalitions and networks of volunteers
that focus on education issues and maintains communication to sustain
relationships;
Establishes and maintains volunteer orientation program;
Establishes school system presence at community showcases; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of public education, local government, community
and business organizations;
Demonstrated experience and success with effective communication to
groups of varying sizes from various backgrounds;
Strong analytic skills to inform goals and strategy, as well as build
infrastructure;
Ability to establish, build and maintain relationships across
organizational levels and functions;
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives;
Ability to define and implement effective business practices;
Ability to quickly master new technology and systems;
Ability to coordinate and manage complex cross-functional projects with
multiple competing priorities and/or perspectives;
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations that require
sound decision-making;
Proficiency in standard office computer software, such as Microsoft
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective
presentation skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
in business administration, public administration, communications or a related
field required. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of successful experience working in
the business community or non-profit community required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.