East Texas Child Advocates, Inc (CASA) – Longview, TX
Advocate ReCruiter
East Texas CASA is seeking a passionate, outgoing and mission-driven individual to join our team as an Advocate Recruiter. This individual will be responsible for identifying, connecting with and recruiting compassionate adults to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children and youth in the foster care system. The recruiter will actively represent East Texas CASA in the community and work to expand our volunteer base in Gregg, Rusk and Upshur Counties.
Duties
- Office in Longview but serves Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
- Develop and implement new recruitment strategies to attract new volunteer advocates
- Represent East Texas CASA at community events, fairs and meetings
- Conduct public presentations and one-on-one informational meetings to promote CASA volunteer opportunities
- Collaborate with staff to ensure seamless volunteer onboarding, including hand-off to trainer and advocate supervisors
- Track and follow up with leads using appropriate systems and databases
- Assist with marketing and social media initiatives related to recruitment
- Support volunteer appreciation and retention efforts as needed
Qualifications
- Proficient in Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong passion for child advocacy and volunteerism
- Comfortable with public speaking and community networking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized and self-motivated with strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends for outreach events
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned counties
- Experience in recruitment, volunteer management or outreach preferred
- Must pass background check
Advocate Supervisor
The Volunteer Supervisor is responsible for managing and coaching CASA volunteers, ensuring they are effectively engaged and supported in their roles. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for community service, enabling them to inspire and motivate volunteers to achieve our organizational goals.
Duties
- Office in Longview but serves Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
- Supervise volunteer activities, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Utilize Optima to track volunteer hours, engagement, and program effectiveness.
- Foster a positive environment that encourages volunteer retention through recognition and feedback.
- Maintains timely and accurate performance standards
- Communicates effectively with volunteers, staff and partnering agencies/programs
Qualifications
- Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY at all times
- Proficient in Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Proven experience in training development and volunteer management.
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Degree or background in social work or related fields is preferred.
- Familiarity with database management systems.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
EAST TEXAS CASA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Please email application to: executivedirector@easttexascasa.org