United Way of the Piedmont has an immediate
opening for the Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in
Cherokee and Union Counties. This is a part-time, salaried position
averaging 28 hours per week.
RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network
for people age 55 and over. Conceived during John F. Kennedy's presidency, RSVP
currently links more than 500,000 Americans to service opportunities. Their
contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to
individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations
throughout the United States. To learn more about RSVP, click here.
The Corporation for National and Community
Service (CNCS) administers RSVP through local human service organizations.
United Way of the Piedmont has served as the sponsor for RSVP of Spartanburg since
2005. Earlier this month, we received a CNCS grant to organize and manage
RSVP in Cherokee and Union Counties.
As RSVP does not currently exist in Cherokee
or Union Counties, this is a unique opportunity for the right candidate. We
need someone who is knowledgeable of the community, is self-directed,
understands the basic tenets of program management, and loves working with
volunteers. Most important is a sincere desire to improve our community
through service.
Minimum Job Requirements:
To qualify
for this position, an individual must meet the following minimum job
requirements:
Associates
degree in sociology, psychology or related field (bachelor’s degree
preferred);
Effective
oral and verbal communication skills;
Ability
to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, particularly senior
citizens (experience in professional senior services preferred);
Knowledgeable
about human service and social needs of the Cherokee and Union Counties;
Knowledge
of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Basic
organizational skills (nonprofit experience a plus);
Valid
drivers license and access to transportation throughout the workday; and
Ability
to read, write, understand, and speak English fluently.
Job Responsibilities:
The RSVP
Director will be responsible for the coordination of all activities associated
with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Cherokee and Union Counties
including, but not limited to:
Recruitment
of retired and/or senior volunteers and volunteer stations;
Development
of relevant training materials for program volunteers and volunteer
stations;
Training
for program volunteers and volunteer stations;
Ensuring
that volunteer stations are public or private non-profit organizations or
an eligible proprietary healthcare agency capable of serving as a
volunteer station for the placement of RSVP volunteers and maintaining
current Memorandums of Understanding with volunteer stations;
Developing
and maintaining positive relationships with program volunteers and
volunteer stations;
All
relevant record keeping for volunteers and volunteer stations as described
in the 45 CFR Part 2553 of the Federal Register;
Developing
and annually updating a plan for promoting service by older adults within
the project service area;
At
least annually assessing the placement of RSVP volunteers to ensure their
safety and assess their impact on community needs;
Submitting
appropriate paperwork and grant requests to the Corporation for National
and Community Service;
Representing
the program and organization as appropriate at health fairs, community
events,
United Way
employee campaigns etc. as necessary;
Under
the direction of the Chairperson of the RSVP Advisory Board, coordinating
all RSVP Advisory Board meetings and activities;
Coordinate
fundraising activities associated with the RSVP program; and
At
least annually planning and implementing a RSVP recognition event.
In addition
to these job-specific responsibilities, the RSVP Director must fulfill the
following organizational requirements:
Uphold
the mission, vision, and values of United Way of the Piedmont;
Adhere
to all personnel policies and practices outlined in United Way of the
Piedmont’s Employee Handbook; and
Keep
immediate supervisor informed of all pertinent information related to
outlined job responsibilities.
Interested in applying? United Way will
accept resumes for the position through September 10, 2010. Along with
your resume please submit 3 professional references and a coverletter that
includes salary expectations to:
RSVP Director Search
United Way of the Piedmont
PO Box 5624
Spartanburg, SC 29304
csteed@uwpiedmont.org
FAX: 864.582.7556
Fax and email submissions are
welcome. Please, no telephone inquiries.
United Way of the Piedmont is an equal
employment opportunity employer.
