Volunteer Services Assistant (FT)

Bethesda Project•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$19

About The Position

The Volunteer Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager in fostering and supporting a strong sense of the Bethesda Project mission in staff, volunteers, residents, and shelter guests through Mission Development, Community Activities & Engagement, and Volunteer Coordination programs to benefit Bethesda Project’s programs, and its shelter guests and housing residents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred
Prior non-profit experience including volunteer recruitment, coordination and management, preferred
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including familiarity with Publisher and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail
Ability to articulate Bethesda Project’s mission with energy, passion, and commitment
Ability to work effectively with others with intelligence, grace and wisdom
Ability to travel to multiple Bethesda Project sites
Ability to climb stairs
Bend and kneel as necessary
Lift up to 30 pounds
Current and valid state-issued driver’s license (required)

Responsibilities

Attend and provide transportation to meetings and activities; assist in planning the annual Family Picnic, major holidays, Bethesda Games, and Volunteer Appreciation Party and assist in organizing recreational, cultural, and advocacy activities.
Develop relationships with Program Coordinators, monitoring in-kind donation needs, volunteer requests, and culture; assist with the collecting and delivery of in-kind donations, maintain donation inventory system;
Network with local volunteer agencies, schools, businesses, and faith communities; represent Bethesda Project at various events, as needed; and,
Maintain volunteer database; assist in recruitment, training, and support of volunteers and assisting the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, as needed.