Volunteer Manager Assistant

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Program: Volunteer Program

Interns will engage in experiential learning experience through which that will learn what is involved in daily operations of a nonprofit volunteer program. Interns will actively interact with staff and volunteers, gaining exposure to all aspects of volunteer recruitment, management and recognition. Interns will receive on-going training and supervision from the Volunteer Coordinator. Interns interested in working with a nonprofit or in the field of human resources, communications and marketing, or public relations will benefit from this experience. Interns will gain experience in as a result project management, event planning/coordinating, community outreach, and fundraising. Additional skills that students will likely gain from this experience includes cross-cultural competence, interpersonal skills, written communication skills, social media and problem solving.

Areas interns will gain experience in include:

• Develop content for bi-monthly Volunteer E-Newsletter and other volunteer communication
• Assist with recruitment of volunteers by attending recruitment and other outreach events
• Communicate with community partners to promote volunteer opportunities and IH volunteer program
• Assist with fundraising and event planning activities for volunteer recognition events
• Assist with volunteer retention activities as instructed
• Maintain volunteer emailing list in MailChimp and volunteer database in Smartsheets
• Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy required (MS Office and Google Docs)
• Highly detailed-oriented and rigorous work ethic
• Self-motivated, creative
• Can work independently without constant supervision
• Reliability and consistency
• Cultural flexibility and a welcoming attitude towards people of all backgrounds

Time Commitment

• Minimum of 6-8 hours per week, Monday -Friday
• Must be in office at least two days
• Minimum one semester (3-4 months)

To apply, please submit the following documents to Samantha Williams, AmeriCorps ACCESS Volunteer Coordinator, swilliams@ihclt.org. In the subject line, please indicate Volunteer Program & Social Media Assistant.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter