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Volunteer Specialist
Summary of Position: The Volunteer Specialist maintains schedules, communication and records for the volunteers, as well as training the volunteers and overseeing the volunteer projects in a collaborative environment.

Wage: $17.25-$20.00 / hr
Hours: 30-40 hrs/ week
Schedule: shifts vary Tuesday through Saturday. 
Reports to: Executive Director

Summary of Position

  • Support the volunteer team and help foster a collaborative environment

  • Maintain volunteer schedules, communication, and records

  • Facilitate trainings and the preparation of volunteer tasks 

  • Work closely with the entire Art Salvage team

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate trainings and orientations for volunteers

  • Prepare tasks for volunteers and maintain an appropriate selection of tasks for volunteers to choose from based on the volunteer schedule

  • Manage the volunteer schedule 

  • Maintain volunteer records

  • Lead the volunteer committee meetings and track the progress of goals

  • Manage communications and e-newsletter to volunteers

  • Complete tasks alongside volunteers to support the team on a regular basis

Other Duties

  • Cashier as needed to support the Reuse Specialist lunch breaks and time off 

  • Be onsite as a responsible staff member to support events, programs and other needs for the organization.

Qualifications

  • Passion for the Art Salvage mission

  • High school diploma or equivalent, + 2 years work experience

  • Excellent people skills

  • Flexibility to work with a diverse community and changing environment

  • Experience with people of varying ages and abilities 

  • Growing knowledge of art materials and mediums

  • Strong work ethic and promptness 

  • Strong communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Basic computer skills including knowledge of email

  • Proficient with Google Drive and Google Docs

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Must have access to reliable transportation

  • Must be flexible working in a fast-paced environment

  • Must be able to work in varying temperatures

  • Lift and carry minimum of 30 pounds

  • Bend, lift, and move items on shelves

Benefits

  • 10% off discount at Art Salvage

  • 1 week of paid time off per year (after first 6 month probation period)

  • 1 week of unpaid time off per year  (after first 6 month probation period)

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

At Art Salvage, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. Art Salvage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

Deadline to apply: Sunday, January 5th 2025 by midnight
Apply: Complete the application form below (text fields only, does not support file uploads)