Summer 2024 Volunteer Management Intern
Assist with volunteer management and community engagement efforts.
This opening is not available anymore.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Assist with volunteer management and community engagement efforts.
You have:
- Interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Time management.
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Atlanta in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients. The Volunteer Management Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Senior Development Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Atlanta’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorps members; - Assist Volunteer Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; - Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorps members; - Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed; - Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team; - Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising; - Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff; - Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs; - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; - Effective communication and writing skills; = - Strong attention to detail; - Excellent organizational skills; - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; - A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; - Time management - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
This is a hybrid position. This position reports to the Volunteer Coordinator.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged a community or group for a cause? | This question assesses your ability to connect with and mobilize people effectively. | Provide examples of specific actions you took to engage the community and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you prioritize your responsibilities when managing multiple tasks? | The interviewer wants to know about your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a multi-cultural environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 2 years ago
-
Updated 1 year ago
-
Source:
rescue.org
