GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, STATE OFFICE- REGIONAL VOLUNTEER - 21016291

Requisition No: 847232 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE, STATE OFFICE- REGIONAL VOLUNTEER - 21016291

 Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21016291 

Salary:  $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2025 

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STATEWIDE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE

Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

IMPORTANT! – Please navigate to the following website:  www.guardianadlitem.org to apply for this position:

• Click on the “Career Opportunities” icon.
• Scroll down to the link, “Submit Your Guardian ad Litem Employment Application Here.”
• Complete the “mini” job application and attach your current resume.
• Select STATE OFFICE for the job location

OR

• Email your mini application and resume directly to SOApps@gal.fl.gov

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND OPPORTUNITY

The Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is Florida’s award-winning, state-funded child advocacy organization  that provides independent legal representation to abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida’s dependency court proceedings and recruits community volunteers to provide the children with representation and support. The Office upholds the highest standards of integrity, excellence and child centered representation.  The Guardian ad Litem Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Director of Volunteer Recruitment (Recruitment Director) in developing and implementing the statewide strategic plan for the recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office).  Volunteers may include both attorneys (pro bono attorneys), and non-attorney volunteers.  Volunteers with the GAL Office may serve on cases as part of a GAL multidisciplinary team, as mentors, or for any other approved purpose.  The Regional Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator will also assist the Recruitment Director in planning and conducting GAL Office events and will facilitate community outreach activities, data collection and management in collaboration with the Office’s recruitment teams in the assigned region.

More information about the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office can be found at www.guardianadlitem.org.

As an employee with the State of Florida, your benefits are a significant part of your compensation with 19 percent of your total compensation coming from the benefits that the State offers. As a full-time employee, your insurance rate will be significantly low due to the contribution of the State of Florida. In fact, single coverage is as low as $50 per month, with family coverage costing only $180 per month.

While the rates are higher for halftime employees, health insurance options are still available if you are in a salaried position.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM OFFICE:  

• State of Florida Retirement package – Pension or investment plan (3% employee contribution required)
• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending account
• Nine paid state holidays each calendar year
• One paid personal holiday each fiscal year
• 13 paid sick leave days accrued within the calendar year
• 13 paid annual leave days accrued within the calendar year with an increase after five years
• Life insurance of $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions.  Employees may purchase additional coverage
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• State tuition waivers

ABOUT THE WORK

This is a highly results-oriented, independent position responsible for recruitment and retention of community volunteers at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office (GAL Office).  Some examples of a “typical” working day may include the following:

• This position will facilitate community outreach activities in collaboration with the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and circuit volunteer recruiters under the direction of the Director of Recruitment.  
• Will be responsible for development and implementation of the Statewide recruitment and retention plan in collaboration with the Volunteer Recruitment Team as directed.
• Will assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteers for any approved purpose including but not limited to: volunteers serving as part of a GAL multidisciplinary team assigned to represent a child, mentors, and pro bono GAL attorneys representing a child’s legal interests.
• Will provide support to the Pro Bono Recruitment Coordinator as directed. 
• Will be responsible for the development and implementation of volunteer training as directed.
• This position will be responsible for tracking and compiling volunteer data and information in compliance with GAL Office policy including, but not limited to, providing weekly mentor data reports and stories as directed.
• Will serve as the statewide circuit volunteer support coordinator for assigned areas.
• Will assist with connecting volunteers with resources including assisting mentees with identified needs such as HOPE Florida, Office of Continuing Care, the Care Portal, etc.
• Will follow all communication policies.  This position will collaborate with the Communications Director to employ various communication and marketing strategies to deliver effective recruiting and educational programs.
• Will assist with event planning activities as directed by the Director of Recruitment.
• Will assist with statewide training events as directed by the Director of Recruitment.

ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The following are desirable knowledge, skills, abilities and traits for prospective Volunteer Recruiter position candidates:

• Self-motivated and achievement oriented
• Strong desire to learn and pursue personal development
• Able to effectively interact with and/or influence people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to exercise discretion, respect privacy, and maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational/time management skills and ability to meet deadlines independently
• Excellent oral, writing, and computer literacy skills
• Proficient in Excel and data management programs
• Able to maintain a professional and effective demeanor
• Ability to instruct, coach, mentor, and motivate volunteers
• Knowledge of and proficiency in community outreach activities and techniques, public speaking, and presentations
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all aspects of volunteer recruitment, coaching, and management
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, the internet, and social media venues
• Knowledge of and proficiency in interviewing, screening, selecting, and training volunteers or staff

ABOUT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The following are education and experience requirements for prospective Regional Mentor Coordinator position candidates:

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in marketing, business, psychology, or communications
• Two years of relevant experience in direct sales/marketing or non-profit, community outreach programs involving volunteer recruiting and management. 

(Please note: an exception for the required education and experience may be granted by the Executive Director or designee.)

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.