- Organization
- American Red Cross
Recognition and Appreciation Lead
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
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Opportunity Details
Ongoing
Remote
Recruiting now
Des Moines, IA 50312

About this Opportunity
The Recognition and Appreciation Leads oversees the development and implementation of volunteer recognition efforts. serving different lines of service. This is a leadership position that will support all Red Cross to ensure recognition is considered by all lines of service.
Responsibilities:
- Promote the participation in the formal regional recognition programs
- Lead the One Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Committee throughout the year to ensure all lines of business are represented in regional events and activities.
- Develop and implement volunteer appreciation & recognition events and programs
- Work with the Volunteer Services Engagement Lead to support volunteer supervisors with ideas, tips, and reminders for ways to informally and formally recognize volunteers
- Promote a culture that supports volunteerism by reinforcing the importance of volunteer appreciation on a daily basis
- Support a team of volunteers to ensure that the regional recognition plan is implemented
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs
- Cultural sensitivity to diverse audiences
- Work well both individually and with others
- Can understand and communicate a leadership role
- Relationship building skills working collaboratively with staff partners as well as board members, senior management, and other volunteer partners as needed
- Understand the value of volunteers and provide leadership and support to ensure volunteers are productive and have a mutually rewarding experience
The Red Cross will provide all training.
For more information or to apply go to: https://www.redcross.org/volunteertoday
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Skills/Interests
- Nonprofit Management
Issue area
- Community Strengthening