Senior Recruitment Specialist

American Red Cross

Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist for American Red Cross developing strategies to attract volunteers. Collaborating with teams to enhance recruitment and manage volunteer activities.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing recruitment strategies, fostering relationships with volunteer organizations, and collaborating with marketing teams to enhance recruitment efforts. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and managing multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Volunteer Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentRelationship Management with Recruitment AgenciesCollaboration with Marketing TeamsExcellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsIntermediate Proficiency with MS Office

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentVolunteer Program SupportRecord MaintenanceCustomer Maintenance TechniquesNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Handle Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsSocial Media PlatformsRecruitment Tools

Industry Keywords

Volunteer RecruitmentOutreach ActivitiesGroup DynamicsCoaching and GuidanceTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute broad-based recruitment strategies to identify and attract volunteers.
Provide coaching, guidance and subject-matter-expertise related to recruitment activities to effectively support goals.
Ensure placement of sufficient numbers of volunteers to meet operational needs.
Conduct general and targeted outreach and recruiting activities through various resource pools, networks, and social media.
Leverage recruitment venues, in-person presentations, social media campaigns, user groups and professional associations to attract qualified candidates.
Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key volunteer recruitment agencies/organizations.
Support the development and ongoing refinement of the Volunteer Recruitment Plan.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to leverage existing or develop new recruitment materials.
Maintain accurate records of all potential and actual volunteer leads through appropriate tools.
Support volunteer programs and services to meet established goals and objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Ability to work on a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and continuously evolving priorities effectively.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of group dynamics, customer maintenance techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
Will involve extensive travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition