Technical/Professional Knowledge

1. Plan, coordinate, implement and/or maintain the RSVP and School Volunteer  Programs.
2. Assure school, student, staff, volunteer safety through volunteer applicant screening for guilty plea(s) and conviction(s). Maintain integrity of volunteer approval database.
3. Place RSVP and school volunteers.
4. Write RSVP grant(s).
5. Promote and secure community involvement as required by the programs.
6. Design and implement an evaluation system for the RSVP and School Volunteer Programs.
7. Plan procedures for collection of data for required federal and state reports.

Communication

1. Provide the general public with information regarding the various aspects of volunteer programs.
2. Interact with members of the community.
3. Interact with AmeriCorps* VISTA projects and members.
4. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, volunteers and the community.
5. Use effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
6. Maintain visibility and interaction with the Florida Department of Education.

Proactive Orientation

1. Accept responsibility for annual program evaluation.
2. Recruit RSVP volunteers for schools and community agencies and school volunteers for the School Volunteer Program.
3. Develop business and community partnerships.
4. Exercise proactive leadership on promoting the vision and mission of the District.
5. Design, organize and implement training opportunities for volunteers and  volunteer coordinators.

Critical Thinking

1. Plan and prioritize daily activities.
2. Recommend program modification based on the results of the evaluation.
3. Use technology effectively.
4. Identify weaknesses and strengths in the RSVP and School Volunteer Programs.

Continuous Improvement

1. Set high standards and expectations for self and others.
2. Provide, organize and implement staff development in accordance with  program needs and requirements.
3. Keep abreast of laws, regulations and policies in assigned area of responsibility.
4. Assist school and District staff in keeping abreast of issues and requirements in  assigned area.
5. Keep abreast of trends, developments and program changes related to  assigned responsibility.
6. Participate actively in professional organizations.
7. Assist schools in methods to engage the community in the educational process.

Facilitation

1.     Promote and secure parent and community involvement in schools and community agencies.
2. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and  groups toward task accomplishment.
3. Facilitate problem-solving.

Managerial 

1. Coordinate the program equipment inventory process.
2. Review and approve program expenditures of materials, equipment, staff travel and consultant services.
3. Prepare or supervise the preparation of all required reports and maintain all  required reports.
4. Manage the program’s budget.

Constancy of Purpose

1. Plan volunteer recognition activities.
2. Serve on district committees, councils and/or task forces in support of District  initiatives and priorities.
3. Exhibit support for the District’s vision, mission, goals and priorities.
4. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent.
5. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this  position.

Decisiveness

1. Make and share decisions in a timely manner.
2. Respond immediately to emergency situations.
3. Act quickly to resolve personnel/volunteer placement problems.

• Computer skills.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Exhibit leadership skills.
• Ability to organize self, volunteers and volunteer coordinators.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of grant writing.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques.
• Decisiveness.
• Knowledge of the aging process.
• Caring attitude.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Three (3) years of successful work experience in education or business.