Volunteer Coordinator

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Our Task is a community of global citizens who are concerned about the future of the planet. We are an independent, non-profit that is run 100% by volunteers from all over the world. Our mission is to transform young adults into global thinkers and empower them to lead the next generation in building a sustainable future.

In order to address the breadth of sustainability issues the world faces but also allow enough time to dig deep into how we can make a difference, Our Task will spend 6-month 'intervals' focusing on one area of concern at a time. The first interval will begin in 2017 and will focus on Soil, and the second half of 2017 we will focus on Food. We will finish this year with a youth conference in D.C. and Lilongwe, Malawi.

Job description:

The Volunteer Coordinator position could be an exciting and challenging role for someone who is interested in working with a diverse and dynamic group of volunteers across the globe, and who wants to make a difference in the world.

Key responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Manage volunteers (track hours, set-up email accounts, handle volunteer agreements, update team on website);
• Develop an internal communications strategy together with the Operations Director;
• Community outreach to find volunteers (develop volunteer position descriptions, conduct interviews);
• Creating volunteer program materials (policies, orientation handbooks);
• Schedule team meetings (sending out Doodle poll), reserve meeting space for attendees in local DC area and taking notes during team meetings;
• On average, it may be no more than 1 - 2 hours per week. There might be days or weeks where the workload is heavier but that would be based on circumstances and needs within the org at various times throughout the years (i.e. if we are planning for our annual conference).

Skills required:

• A strong interest and support for the work of Our Task;
• Leadership experience is a plus;
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of our whole volunteer team;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Knowledge of volunteerism and volunteer management practices are a plus;
• Detail-oriented and organized.

What will you have achieved by the end of this assignment:

• Experience of working in a non-profit, well-connected environmental organization
• Work your portfolio;
• Hands-on experience for your resume;
• A letter of recommendation on request.