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Director of Community Relations & Volunteer Services

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

Location: Chicago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as liaison and primary point of contact between Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago (EFGC) and Community Advisory Boards (CAB), responding to requests for materials, program information, and other needs.
Attend Community Advisory Board meetings regularly
Work with Client Service team, Community Advisory Boards, and other internal agency stakeholder groups to develop, monitor and implement effective marketing and participation strategies for EFGC programs.
Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
Identify and enhance community partnerships related to fundraising, marketing, awareness, and program participation.
Oversee distribution of Foundation education and awareness materials in community.
Participate in Foundation Marketing and Communications efforts in the areas of social media, public awareness/outreach, and media relations as needed.
Coordinate and implement volunteer program; recruits, trains, places, and supervises volunteers as well as interns and other non-paid personnel.
Communicate with volunteers as well as keep them informed through monthly volunteer newsletter.
Support in planning and participation in Foundation activities and events.
Track and maintain volunteer records and hours served.
Create and coordinate Annual Volunteer Appreciate Day/Event
Create job descriptions, training sessions, training materials, evaluation and other details to help with the placement and maintenance of volunteers.
Works with regular staff to identify the volunteer needs and will use staff input to design accurate job descriptions and placement in appropriate departments/initiatives.
Represent EFGC at meetings, conferences, special events, etc. as needed
Work with external vendors as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree a must
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to travel within local region and work remotely

- Motivated self-starter
• 3-5 years experience working in a non-profit environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to assume new responsibilities as needed over time

$25,001 - $35,000

Contact: jobs@epilepsychicago.org