Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

Duties
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Support the development and implementation of volunteer recruitment strategies aligned with PMIQ’s goals and values
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Collaborate with the AD and DAD for Volunteer Experience to identify current and future volunteer needs across portfolios.
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Update and maintain clear and engaging volunteer role descriptions and position advertisements.
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Promote volunteer opportunities through appropriate channels including social media, PMI VRMS, and Seek Volunteer.
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Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising roles, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
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Maintain a database of volunteer applications and ensure accurate records of recruitment activities.
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Assist in creating and updating volunteer profiles and documentation as part of the recruitment process.
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Provide regular updates on recruitment activities and outcomes to the Associate Director – Volunteer Experience.
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Help coordinate recruitment campaigns and events to attract and inform prospective volunteers.
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Ensure all recruitment practices align with PMIQ’s values, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Desired Skillsets
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Recruitment and screening skills (application review, interview coordination)
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Strong written and verbal communication, especially for crafting outreach and promotional material
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Strong networking skills.
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Time management and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
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Basic data management and reporting (e.g., tracking applicants, recruitment metrics)
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Digital literacy, including using collaboration tools (e.g., MS Office, Trello or similar platforms)
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Approachable and personable, with strong interpersonal sensitivity
Experience
- Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for volunteer engagement
- PMI® Member and Queensland Chapter Member desired but not required.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes (end-to-end hiring cycle)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Familiarity with the not-for-profit/volunteer sector in Queensland (desirable)
- PMI and PMI Queensland membership (an advantage)
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