Volunteer Coordinator, Wisconsin Veterans Home in King

Under general supervision of the Veterans Home Administrator (Commandant), the Volunteer Coordinator administers the Volunteer Programs of WVHK. Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing and coordinating donations, library, and King Exchange; assigning garden groups to designated Petals of Honor flower beds; Family Pet Program; and a variety of other projects. The incumbent recruits, trains, places and supervises volunteers; conducts and coordinates group and individual volunteer on-boarding and in-service training; conducts all volunteer recognition events and is the primary point of contact for all Volunteer Programs. The incumbent works on public events and tours for WVHK and WDVA.

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This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with occasional adjustments to train weekend volunteers.

Limited travel is required.

In their resume and letter, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience:

• Managing teams (e.g., recruiting, screening, interviewing, placing workers or volunteers, announcing opportunities, determining specific tasks/areas of interest, working with community groups, providing orientation and/or training, administering programming, instructing on duties, giving feedback, resolving issues, etc.)

Well-qualified applicants will also provide details on their experience:

• Performing activities functions in a healthcare setting (e.g., library, gardening, games, animal visits, field trips, social gatherings, picnics, shopping, watching for patient safety and wellbeing, etc.)
• Planning events (e.g., holidays, special events, open houses, recognitions, tours, etc.)

Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are:

• Managing projects; and
• Using computer programs/applications; and/or
• Public speaking

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.