Volunteer Coordinator Intern
Redeeming Grace Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome diversity, recognizing it as a key competitive advantage. The value of different backgrounds and perspectives should not be overlooked. Having a diverse workforce assists us in looking at all situations from a variety of angles and encourages the development of innovative ideas and solutions. Embracing and understanding what each employee’s background and perspective can contribute gives us a competitive edge.
Volunteer Coordinator Intern
Job Type: Semester Based
Reports To: Volunteer Coordinator
Redeeming Grace Ministries is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator Intern. Intern can be an undergraduate or graduate student. No financial compensation is available. Specific internship period, hours, work arrangements are negotiable. Candidates should have a passion for RGM’s mission and should be a dynamic self starter. Intern will play an important role in the design and implementation of volunteer programs, such as recruitment, training, coordination and management. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of volunteer management while working for a faith-based nonprofit.
Duties include
- Assisting with volunteer recruitment and outreach events
- Assisting with establishing training programs
- Assisting with interest and training events
- Assisting with the coordinating and scheduling of volunteers
- Ensure volunteers are properly utilized and engaged
- Respond to volunteer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
- Coordinate volunteer recognition activities
- Protect RGM’s value and individuals’ privacy by maintaining confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator
Qualifications
- Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Nonprofit Management or Social Work)
- Previous internship or related experience in volunteer engagement and/or management is a plus
- Strong computer skills including Google Suites
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with staff and volunteers
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Reliable and committed
- Creative thinker
- An interest in business development and nonprofit work.
- An interest in women’s recovery programs.
