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Volunteer Maryland Coordinator Career Profile— Female, age 46 (ID #4089)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Volunteer Maryland Coordinator do?

  What field is your job in?

Non-profit management

  What is your job title?

Volunteer Maryland Coordinator

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

The Southeast Community Development Corporation is a registered 501c3 organization which focuses on creating a healthy and dynamic community in southeast Baltimore. A mid-sized non-profit with 15 employees.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

5 months

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I am a volunteer manager. My role is to increase volunteerism within the organization.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

8000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

14000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

flex leave; Americorp educational award

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

This is a service position under Americorp so it is acknowledged that the salary covers basic needs.

2. Work environment!

  Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

I like working with others and I do work with others everyday.

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

I work 60 percent in the office, 20 in the field and 20 percent at home.

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 4 Income
  • 6 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 5 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 8 Benefits
  • 7 Hours
  • 2 Level of responsibility
  • 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 3 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Apply to be a Volunteer Maryland Coordinator.

  What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

Great communication skills. Excellent computer skills. Wonderful writer.

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

yes.

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Finish college



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