Organization
American Red Cross Nebraska Iowa Region

Recognition and Appreciation Lead

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Ames, IA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Ames, IA 50013

About this Opportunity

Description:

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.

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Skills/Interests

  • Marketing

Issue area

  • Community Strengthening