Volunteer Coordination Intern (Unpaid)

This internship is located within the New York/New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) Office. The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator(s) and Community Relations Officer under the Development and Communications Department at RAI, assisting in volunteer recruitment, training, data management, and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, train, and supervise recruited volunteers and mentors; provide on-going support and guidance
• Assist Volunteer Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases
• Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers and interns
• Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed
• Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets and timesheet entries each month
• Conduct outreach, networking activities, and other advertising to recruit and educate volunteers and partners as needed
• Help oversee the onboarding and exit process for all interns and volunteers, including processing background checks, setting up and closing IRC accounts, leading general orientation sessions, and managing other situations as needed
• Help liaise actively with program managers and other staff members on intern/volunteer opportunities for their respective programs

Requirements

• Previous volunteer management, recruitment, or administrative roles is strongly preferred
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Salesforce database management system is a plus
• Cultural sensitivity and detail oriented with the proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Administrative Support
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Salesforce Database Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Deadline Management
• Data Management

Languages

English