The Dramatists Guild of America was established in 1919 to help dramatists protect the artistic and economic integrity of their work and to advocate on their behalf. The Guild has over 8,000 members nationwide, from student writers to the most prominent authors being produced on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters.
Description:
The Dramatists Guild is seeking a competent and professional full-time Volunteer Coordinator to train, onboard, and manage our member volunteers and properly manage volunteer relationships to fulfill our mission. The Coordinator provides administrative support, supervision, coordination, and consultation for all volunteer functions within the Dramatists Guild and assists senior leadership in maintaining and enhancing collaborative volunteer relations.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Serves as the primary administrator for the Guild's volunteer Regional Representative and Ambassador program, working in conjunction with the Director of Outreach and Institutional Partnerships, and the Executive Director of Creative Affairs and Membership;
- Serves as the primary administrator of our intern program, working with the Executive Director of Creative Affairs and Membership and various department heads as needed;
- Manages regional elections and/or regional outreach or interviews for Regional Reps and Ambassadors;
- Assists Regional Reps and Ambassadors in the implementation of national events;
- Manages onboarding and training for all volunteers, including interns, Regional Reps, Ambassadors, Council members, Committee members, and Committee chairs, working in conjunction with the Director of Council Programming (who currently oversees Council and committees, concerning elections and onboarding) to ensure that they understand their responsibilities, and that they receive and abide by their codes of conduct;
- Enforces codes of conduct and operating procedures as required by law or by DG bylaws and policies, in accordance with DG's Human Resources consultants;
- Collects volunteer information, and maintains an up-to-date database with records of volunteers' work, in conjunction with CFO;
- Informs new and existing volunteers about any new organizational and volunteer opportunities;
- Ensures that all volunteer decisions comply with company policies and regulatory standards;
- Manages the Guild's harassment and abuse reporting hotline, and its database for volunteers and staff, notifying stakeholders of possible case escalation when necessary;
- Assists the CFO with other staff HR issues, particularly concerning employee recruitment, best practices, and harassment/discrimination claims;
- Coordinates with Human Resources consultants on new procedures and standards, keeping current with the latest HR trends and best practices;
- Assists the CFO with all internal HR-related inquiries or requests, and handles all external HR-related questions or requests;
- Supports other related functions, as may be assigned by the CFO and/or the Executive Director of Creative Affairs and the Executive Director of Business Affairs.
Requirements:
- Previous experience and/or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;
- Candidates with significant experience in volunteer engagement, community organizing, or pro-social digital customer service are encouraged to apply;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Spanish language fluency a plus;
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to manage many projects simultaneously and to set priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, particularly regarding confidential or sensitive information;
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), working knowledge of Outlook, and Zoho Application Suite preferred;
- Willingness to craft a work schedule outside traditional working hours, which may include evenings and weekends;
- Flexibility, openness, and a deep commitment to volunteerism.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required of all on-site staff as a condition of employment. If an eligible candidate is unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to a religious, medical, or disability-related reason, we will make available appropriate reasonable accommodations.
Salary (Non Exempt): $55K range, plus extensive benefits package. Remote work a possibility.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@dramatistsguild.com.
The Dramatists Guild is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, or Veteran status.