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Special Events Summer Volunteer Intern
Portland, Oregon
Who We Are:
JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association, is the only organization of its kind.
Established in 1995, JoyRx has the simple goal of delivering Joy to seriously ill children and teens when
they need more than medicine. We combine energy, commitment, and vision to transform the standard
of care for seriously ill children with Joy every day. We have pioneered innovative, award-winning
pediatric programs of music, friendship, and nature.
JoyRx is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and we believe that a diverse staff of highly
skilled and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. We
strive to create a work environment the reflects the communities we serve where everyone feels
empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work, fully as they identify. We welcome and
encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a
range of dimensions.
Who you are:
In this 4 month part-time (June – September, 15-20 hours per week) Summer volunteer role, you will
support JoyRx’s development team with several signature events, including Golf for Joy (June 24-26),
CCA Invitational (August 5), JoyRx’s annual Wonderball in the fall, and others as well as fundraising and
overall event support, while promoting the mission and interests of JoyRx.
You are organized and a reliable hard worker who is willing to do what needs to be done to make a
successful event. You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
updating reports, special projects, volunteer management, and other duties as assigned by
the Development team.
Skills
Education & Experience
Competencies
Planning & Organizing –Must be organized, efficient, and work well with a variety of staff,
volunteers and clients in a casual yet professional work environment. Must be able to operate semi-
independently and carry out a variety of organizational tasks with limited supervision.
Relationship Building – Establish and maintain productive relationships. Initiate contacts readily.
Active Communications – Actively seeks information from a variety of sources. Must have strong
interpersonal, verbal, written, and word processing skills.
Positive Impact – Make positive impressions and energize those around them, are personable, self-
confident, optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do.
Adaptability – Effective performers are flexible and open to new ideas. Quick to adapt.
Work Environment
This position will work remotely Mondays and Fridays and in the JoyRx office Tuesday-Thursday, but is
flexible based on candidates preference. This position will also require travel within a 40-mile radius of
Portland for picking up donations. Events take place outdoors, with exposure to various weather
elements.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, and computer
printer. This position requires the ability speak, hear, write, and read English.
This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, occasionally bend, twist, or stoop and occasionally
lift and transport equipment up to 30lbs.
Reliable transportation to pick up and transport items is required.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time (15-20 hours/week) temporary volunteer position. Flexibility in hours is allowed; CCA
office hours are generally Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
and are flexible based on availability of volunteer. Require occasional nights and weekend work.
General Information:
JoyRx believes that a diverse staff of qualified, highly skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to
achieve the vision and mission of the organization. We welcome and encourage applications from
candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions.
Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other People of Color,
people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people
from poor and working-class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly
encouraged to apply.
JoyRx is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory and dynamic
work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, stakeholder focus, and
innovation. AA/EOE/VETS/Disabled.
Application Guidelines:
Complete the application through our application portal.
Thank you for your interest.
Volunteer
Insurance
$54k-74k (estimate)
05/02/2024
06/30/2024
dbates.com
PORTLAND, OR
25 - 50
Private
RICHARD SEEKINS
$10M - $50M
Insurance