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Volunteer Operations Manager

Employer
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Location
Rockville, Maryland
Salary
Salary Range (Non-Negotiable): $77,523 – $86,136
Closing date
Jul 1, 2019

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Description

The purpose of this position is to implement and manage a comprehensive volunteer leadership program for ASHA’s members.  The incumbent is responsible for managing the process of cultivating, orienting, training, retaining, recognizing and rewarding ASHA’s elected and appointed volunteers; managing the process of the Leadership Development Program and Leadership Mentoring Program and other leadership activities; promoting effective working relationships between volunteers and staff; and assisting with the Governance Operations budgeting process in consultation with the Director Association Governance Operations (Director AGOT.) 

In addition, this position manages the logistics of the ASHA Nominations and Elections process including the Board of Directors, Advisory Council. The incumbent may also manage special projects as assigned by the Director AGOT. These services promote the Association’s Governance Operations and Strategic Planning Initiatives.

Responsibilities

  1. Manage the processes of all governance-related leadership development activities and initiatives.
  2. Manage the implementation of a volunteer cultivation system to identify new sources of micro volunteer opportunities for ASHA’s members.
  3. Manage the process of a volunteer recognition and reward program
  4. Manage the process of an evaluation of ASHA’s volunteer program
  5. Collaborate with the Director AGOT, and Information Systems on the development and maintenance of a volunteer tracking system in the Association Management System
  6. In collaboration with the Committee on Nominations and Elections (CNE) and the Director AGOT responsible for managing the process for nominating and electing the Association’s Board of Directors, Advisory Council.

Qualifications:

Knowledge typically acquired through:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional training in volunteer management
  • 4-6 years of volunteer management experience with a professional or trade association
  • At least 4 years of experience in developing new programs
  • Experience with leadership development and managing volunteer committees, boards, and councils
  • Ability to build relationships and work with volunteers
  • Demonstrated success in assisting paid staff to value the contributions made by volunteers and in building effective working relationships with volunteers
  • Demonstrated success in the management of volunteers who are located in different parts of the US and internationally
  • Demonstrated success in administering associations nominations and elections process.

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of association governance operations
  • Demonstrated aptitude in learning and using customized document retrieval and access system technologies
  • Demonstrated ability in writing and editing and in English grammar and style
  • Intermediate technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) but embraces the use of technology to advance governance operations.
  • Strong project and process management and organizational skills
  • Experience in Microsoft Sharepoint, Net Forum database, Zoom and OpenWater preferred.
  • Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills

Scope and depth of non-technical skills/knowledge:

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and successfully carry out work
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; diplomatic
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously, set and meet multiple deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information and resolve issues independently and proactively
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team
  • Demonstrated ability to deal discretely with confidential information
  • Ability to travel if needed

Company

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association was founded in 1925. It is a not-for-profit scientific and professional association for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech and hearing scientists. ASHA is committed to the consumers of our services, the more than 42 million Americans with communication disorders. ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech-language, and hearing disorders receive quality services from well-educated professionals.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certifies practicing clinicians, conducts and accredits educational programs for its members, informs the public about communication disorders, produces and markets educational materials, monitors legislation, and lobbies state and federal governments. ASHA represents more than 234,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologist, and speech and hearing scientists.

The Association's National Office, in Rockville, Maryland, employs more than 300 individuals in a wide range of occupations. Some staff members are speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Other professionals provide expertise in a variety of fields from accounting, information processing and marketing to convention and meeting planning, customer service and desktop publishing.

ASHA has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Washingtonian Magazine and by the State of Maryland and Montgomery County Work/Life Alliance. ASHA has also earned recognition as a "Best Workplace for Commuters." A number of public service campaigns, media advertising campaigns, and membership promotion materials that our staff have worked on have earned awards. The ASHA Leader, our bi-weekly tabloid, has earned numerous awards for general excellence and feature articles. Our website has also earned a number of awards. In addition, the National Office has received awards for our recycling efforts.

For more information about our organization, see our website at www. asha.org.ASHA offers a comprehensive benefits package.

* Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Long-Term Disability Income Insurance
* Travel Accident Insurance
* Defined Contribution Plan
* 401(k) Savings Plan
* Flexible Spending Plan
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* Family and Medical Leave
* Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
* Paid Holidays
* Flextime
* Telecommuting
* Flexplace
* Fare Share Program
* Employee Assistnace Program
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Staff Development Prgram
* Wellness and Fitness
* Direct Deposit

Company info
Website
Location
2200 Research Blvd
#235
Rockville
MD
20850
United States

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