Regional Volunteer Center Planning Director

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Direct the planning process for a regional volunteer center, including policies and procedures, shared services, and technology integration.
• Develop a comprehensive business and financial sustainability plan for long-term success.
• Serve as the liaison between Jones Center, Walmart, and consultants.
• Hire and supervise a Coordinator to support planning and implementation of the volunteer center (July 1, 2026 start date)

Stakeholder Engagement

• Convene corporate and community advisory councils to build regional buy-in.
• Organize community feedback events, site visits, and stakeholder gatherings to foster collaboration and co-design shared standards.
• In partnership with Jones Center’s Director, Marketing & Communications, and consultants, develop and launch a visibility campaign for the volunteer center.

Project Management

• Oversee five core workstreams: staffing and leadership development, strategic planning and evaluation, community engagement, benchmarking and funding models, and infrastructure design.
• Track grant budget, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of grant objectives.

Benchmarking & Work Streams

• Lead three site visits to national benchmark volunteer centers and incorporate learnings into regional planning.
• Collaborate with consultants and partners to design replicable models for volunteer engagement and nonprofit capacity-building.

Technology & Data Integration

• In close collaboration with Walmart Spark Good, guide development of a regional volunteer technology ecosystem, integrating Walmart Spark Good and AI-supported tools for volunteer matching, scheduling, and compliance.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Develop KPIs and frameworks for success; prepare reports for funders and stakeholders.

Performance Outcomes (One Year)

• Completion of a comprehensive, data-driven plan for launching a regional volunteer center in 2027.
• Coordinating three site visits for community stakeholders to national peer organizations (i.e., Hands On Atlanta, Jersey Cares).
• Engagement of 20+ community partners and 8–10 corporate participants in advisory councils.
• Creation of shared-service standards, technology integration plan, and financial sustainability strategy.

Qualification & Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Motivated and enthusiastic team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate initiative while maintaining the flexibility to adapt.
• Ability to give and receive feedback graciously.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exemplifies Jones Center’s THRIVE values: teamwork, honesty, resourcefulness, inclusion, vision, and energy.
• Demonstrates a regional approach to coalition building between corporate, academic, nonprofit, and civic sectors.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic planning, project management, civic engagement, volunteer engagement, or nonprofit leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong skills in project management, financial planning, and partnership development.
• Familiarity with technology solutions for volunteer management and data governance.
• Strong proficiency with various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and a familiarity with or openness to learning AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and how to measure impact is preferred.

Benefits

No information available.