It is with both great remorse and anticipation that we announce the end of an era for Palmetto Medical Initiative. Marianne Carpenter, who has served among may other roles as our Director of Volunteers, will be leaving us in June of this year as she and her husband Dr. Cody Carpenter  will move to Charlotte, North Carolina. To say she will be missed is an understatement and she is and will always remain one of the most critical people to the growth and success of PMI through these first several years. Thankfully, we have several months left to schedule a farewell party fitting for someone who has invested so much of themselves in helping other people. We will miss you, Marianne!

As a result of her transition, PMI is searching for the next Director of Volunteers. Below you will find a full description of that role along with instructions on how to apply for the position.

All applications must be received by Wednesday, February 15th. Please dont hesitate to contact us with any questions you have related to the position at info@palmettomedical.org.

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Palmetto Medical Initiative

Role: Director of Volunteers

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Salary: $35,000 – $40,000

Benefits: Health Insurance, Matching Retirement Program, and Paid Vacation

Start Date: April 15, 2012

About Palmetto Medical Initiative

Palmetto Medical Initiative is a rapidly growing grass-roots non-profit organization that exists to provide sustainable, quality health care to developing nations while increasing accessibility to medical missions for those with a desire to make a difference.

Since March 2009 Palmetto Medical Initiative has provided medical care to more than 27,000 patients in Uganda. Our pilot project in Masindi, Uganda is currently staffed by 30 medical and administrative professionals and is functioning at greater than 92% operational sustainability.

About the Director of Volunteers

The Director of Volunteers is responsible for coordinating all engagement opportunities, recruiting efforts and communication with existing and potential PMI volunteers. The focus of this position is to build and maintain a strong volunteer base to support the organization in program efforts and financial partnership. The person in this position should be highly relational, skilled in project management and event planning, possess excellent communication skills and be a proven team leader.

Requirements

• 4 Year Bachelor Degree
• Masters Degree in relevant field preferred
• Ability to identify strategic partners
• Proven ability to develop strong partnerships at the individual and corporate level
• Strong relational competencies
• Strong organizational competencies
• Excellent team building and leadership skills
• Experience with developing and implementing trainings
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-culturally and display cultural sensitivity
• Ability to travel internationally up to 4 weeks per year
• Availability to work weekends (most trainings are performed on weekends)
• Flexibility and adaptability

Responsibilities

Primary

• Actively recruit new volunteers from strategic locations including universities, churches, other non-profit organizations
• Schedule three speaking opportunities per month to increase awareness about the organization
• Develop creative marketing tools and concepts to recruit at the national and local level
• Develop volunteer and leadership trainings to be conducted locally and web-based interactive training for out-of-state volunteers
• Provide logistical support and planning for all short-term mission trips
• Work alongside Director of International Projects to strategically align short-term mission experiences with the long-term goals of each project
• Responsible for financial management of volunteer mission experiences and all associated income and expenses
• Work closely with Administrative Assistant to ensure daily operations are running smoothly

Secondary

• Coordinate long-term volunteer opportunities for interested volunteers
• Develop and maintain an excellent communication strategy for new and existing volunteers
• Coordinate annual volunteer reunion event in Charleston, South Carolina
• Coordinate annual donor event to expand the organization’s network and financial support

If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements stated above please submit a cover letter and resume to info@palmettomedical.org.