Community Volunteer Engagement Senior Specialist

Minneapolis

Monday, 18 May 2026

): Manage the Community Volunteer Workforce. Grow the community volunteer capacity, engage external partners and the community to meet local needs for community based programming including preparedness programs, restoring family links, veteran services and other regionally approved services. Liaise with community programming leads (E - Ds and CV - Ls) to understand and meet workforce needs. Community Services Volunteer management. Create visibility and engagement of internal volunteers, youth groups, and partners in chapter opportunities. Opportunity Design. Designing and share new and non-traditional volunteer opportunity types to mobilize the community - Manage the VS workforce systems and processes to ensure recurrent and one-time community services are staffed fully - Serve as a subject matter expert in the design of volunteer opportunities to best meet the needs of the community, organization and volunteer. Continuous Improvement. Support the organizational learning and adoption of new and non-traditional volunteer opportunities with line of business. Data and reporting on Community Services volunteer impact. Program and process improvement. Volunteer and Employee Matrixed Management. Directly lead teams of volunteers locally and regionally. Support peers across the region who may lead local community volunteer teams. PAY INFORMATION:The salary range for this position is (Minnesota): $62,960- $69,256 Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Volunteer Management experience preferred. Management Experience: N/ A - Skills & Abilities: Ability to work on a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively. Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred. Travel: May involve travel. - Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).----------------------Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Preferred Qualifications (What Will Give You a Competitive Edge)Volunteer Management. Experience recruiting, coordinating, training, and supporting volunteers while fostering engagement, accountability, and a positive, mission-driven experience. Collaborative Team Player. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, actively contributes to team success, and works effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Effective Written & Verbal Communication. Communicates clearly, professionally, and confidently across a variety of audiences and channels, ensuring alignment and understanding. Presentation Skills. Creates and delivers engaging, well-organized, and impactful presentations tailored to the audience and business objectives. Relationship Building. Builds strong, trust-based relationships with candidates, hiring managers, volunteers, and cross-functional partners through credibility, influence, and effective communication. Technical Proficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant systems and tools to support daily operations and reporting. BENEFITS FOR YOU:As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:Medical, Dental Vision plans. Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts. PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure. Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays 401 K with up to 6% match. Paid Family Leave. Employee Assistance. Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term. Service Awards and recognition. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!

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