Volunteering for Assistant Shift Coordinator at May Membership Drive

May 04 - May 05, 2019 | Wisconsin Public Television

A membership drive is an important fundraising mechanism for Wisconsin Public Television. During select times over the course of the year, WPT airs special programming designed to raise funds for the station. Viewers can call in to make a contribution and our enthusiastic WPT volunteers are waiting to collect their information using a basic computer software program.

About Assistant Shift Coordinator

Oversee volunteer check-in process. Supervise phone bank, answer membership questions and address any issues as they arise.

Assistant Shift Coordinator Job Duties

Welcome and check-in volunteers.
Direct volunteers to training area and lounge
Assist volunteers with completing a test pledge using the computer software program.
Answer questions in a timely manner.
Keep an engaged and watchful eye on the phone bank.
Be receptive to volunteers’ needs.
Work with Volunteer Supervisor to correct data entry mistakes.
Make sure volunteers are at their assigned stations before the phone break begins.
Promptly report unresolved issues/problems to on-site staff.
Supervise refreshment host (as needed).

Assistant Shift Coordinator Job Skills and Requirements

Exhibit interpersonal warmth in working with volunteers.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Strong communication skills.
High customer service orientation.
Flexibility to deal with volunteers across a range of skill levels.
Maintain calm under pressure.
Ability to make good decisions in the moment.
Alert to the needs of others.
Maintains productive/helpful demeanor.
Willingness to learn computer systems and adapt to new ones.
Able to define alternative courses of action or trouble-shoot problems.
Must be able to circulate among volunteers to respond to questions or issues.
Aural acuity to hear and address questions in an environment that has noise/distractions.
General understanding of the PBS Wisconsin membership program.
Completion of 20 hours of service at the phone bank and new shift coordinator training program.
Successful completion of a background check.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.