The Volunteer Engagement Manager serves to inspire through the development, coordination and management of strategies designed to recruit and retain volunteers. In addition, this position supports organizational alignment, infusion of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) commitments and fosters volunteer experiences that produce mutually beneficial personal and professional outcomes.

NATA delivers its mission through dedicated staff and volunteer leaders. NATA has more than 40 board of director’s appointed groups that comprise more than 800 volunteer leaders. The Volunteer Engagement Manager works to facilitate a strong volunteer program that supports in areas of recruitment, organizational alignment, training, representation, and outcomes.

This position will enhance services and resources provided to support the advancement of association members and athletic training throughout all levels of the profession. In addition, this position will support the diversity and inclusion efforts to enrich the programs and services provided to NATA members. Ideal candidates must have at least five years of experience managing volunteer engagement and three years of experience evaluating/coordinating DEIA initiatives.

Local and fully remote candidates should apply. 

Travel

• Up to 5% travel

Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement

• Develop, implement, and manage a volunteer strategy that offers a meaningful, long-term relationship with NATA.
• Develop and lead annual volunteer recruitment and appreciation campaigns, infusing strategies to support diversity in all its forms.
• Implement policies and procedures for recruitment, training and retention for volunteers.
• Ensure volunteer processes follow association guidelines and policies.
• Implement processes to provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting of volunteer program goals and outcomes.
• Manage administrative (e.g., budget) and operational systems to support volunteer programs and engagement.
• Develop creative, comprehensive recognition program for volunteers.
• Facilitate administrative work necessary for volunteer program.
• Oversee NATA’s Honors and Awards program.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access

• Develop and support the implementation of programs that advance the NATA commitments to DEIA such as training, modeling, and readiness to lead initiatives.
• Partnering with internal departments to advance opportunities in membership recruitment and engagement.
• Identify and implement strategies to increase applicant submissions in underrepresented groups.
• Identify barriers to DEIA infusion and partner with stakeholders on solutions.
• Provide support and distribute resources to assist with implementation and infusion of DEIA commitments.
• Identify key data and metrics to set and/or affirm baseline and measure progress.

Training

• Refine and implement volunteer orientation and training.
• Training and supporting volunteers on operational best practices.

Relationship Management

• Developing and nurturing collaborative relationships that support volunteerism and diversity efforts.
• Liaison serving two or more small groups.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to more than 38,000 members worldwide today. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits. Please visit www.nata.org for more information.

NATA provides a full complement of benefits including generous leave policies, a benefit allowance to be used toward benefit premiums, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401K and a pension plan, professional development, and a flexible work schedule.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume, with cover letter and salary requirements.

EOE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organization Management, Leadership and Diversity, Association Management or related degree required.
• Five years of relevant work experience in project management, volunteer engagement or related field.
• Three years of experience with evaluating and creating DEI initiatives.
• Association or non-profit experience preferred.
• Soft skills: Must be relational with proven track record of engaging through influence, rather than authority.

About National Athletic Trainers' Association

In the early 1900s, many early leaders, inventors and sports medicine practitioners were pioneers in their own right and contributed to what is now known as the modern-day athletic training profession. As a result of their efforts, NATA was founded in 1950 and has since expanded over the years to encompass a global membership.Recognizing the need for a set of professional standards and appropriate professional recognition, NATA has helped to unify athletic trainers across the country by setting a standard for professionalism, education, certification, state regulation, research and practice settings. Members serve as leaders of the association, which has multiple committees working together to advance the profession. From the humble beginnings of a postal mailing service located at 3315 State St., in Lafayette, Indiana, (used by NATA Secretary and Founding Father of Modern-Day Athletic Training William “Pinky” Newell in the early years to correspond with members), the first NATA office was headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, starting in 1977. By 1989, the association was rapidly growing and the office was relocated to 2952 N. Stemmons Freeway, in Dallas. In 2014, the offi...ce moved again and is currently headquartered at 1620 Valwood Parkway, in Carrollton, Texas. NATA is serviced by a full-time executive director and more than 40 full-time staff members.

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