Iride Volunteer Coordinator

Lifespan

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

STATUS: Part-Time/ Non-exempt (20-25 hours as needed)

HOURLY RATE: Up to $22.00 per hour

SUMMARY

The Iride Coordinator oversees the volunteer transportation program, IRide Give a Lift. Iride is a new volunteer driver program providing transportation services to residents of the Town of Irondequoit aged 60+. The goal will be to increase the capacity of essential transportation throughout Irondequoit, utilizing volunteer service. Entrepreneurial spirit, experience collaborating with diverse constituents, familiarity with Irondequoit as a community, and comfort in the public realm needed. Demonstrated experience working with volunteers preferred. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.0 Volunteer Coordination

• Screen, orient and assign volunteers.
• Maintain files, data, and time sheets. 
• Completes Iride’s reporting requirements.
• Works with GAL Manager, AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer and TRAC services.
• Develop and implement volunteer recruitment plan including outreach presentations. 
• Participate in the agency volunteer management committee.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices in volunteer management.

2.0 Development of new volunteer transportation program

• Create affiliations with town of Irondequoit’s leadership, social groups, faith communities, & broad based reach within the town. 
• Establish program serving the town of Irondequoit.
• Effectively implement “Assisted Rides” technology as program management tool.

3.0 Provides Ride Coordination for Irondequoit Residents

• Fields requests from residents 60+ seeking transportation. 
• Provides volunteer match for transportation requests.
• Provides mobility management support to individuals, including support to schedule rides and other transportation services for individuals served. 
• Documents of all actions accordingly

4.0 Participates as a member of the inter-agency team.

• Participate in all staff meetings (departmental and agency) and training, including cultural competency and corporate compliance.
• Accepts and seeks guidance and supervision from the Director for Regional Mobility Management.

5.0 Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: AS degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 2 years’ experience working in volunteerism, and/or recruitment, as well as experience working with age and culturally diverse populations

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Computer skills and comfort with modern technology
• Strong organizational skills necessary.
• Must be able manage multiple projects at the same time. 
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Availability to attend evening and weekend events as needed. 
• Embraces work in multi-cultural situations.

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available

Vacation (21 days) 

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Retirement Program

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity, 

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled