Salary Range – $20/hr

RIHousing is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What it’s all about: 

Incumbent will administer aspects of the organization’s volunteer, wellness, professional development, and engagement opportunities. Incumbent will provide overall administrative support for the Human Resources department.

What you’ll do on a daily basis: 

• Schedule, coordinate, and assign volunteer opportunities with appropriate departments, supervisors, and staff members.
• Maintain files, records, applications, and other data concerning employee engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities.
• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate employee health and wellness activities and programs. 
• Plan and implement classes, speakers, seminars, personal training, and fitness assessments that promote healthy lifestyles. 
• Develop and maintain accounting records for assigned programs, events, activities, and outings.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Identify volunteer, professional development, and employee engagement opportunities for the organization. Communicate opportunities with members of the organization. 
• Develop promotion and publicity plans for HR-sponsored programs throughout the organization. 
• Evaluate the success of each activity, event, or outing and identify future improvement opportunities.
• Identify a variety of vendors to solicit discount opportunities for employees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors used in events, activities, outings, and employee discount programs.
• Track analytics for social media campaigns, create posting schedules, and write captions for social media posts.
• Support marketing team.
• Ensure required staff and materials are available and prepared for events or activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of event planning practices and techniques. 
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with vendors. 
• Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels with respect.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! 

Why RIHousing:

• Mission-Driven Organization
• Dedicated Workforce
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• If Position Eligible, Future Hybrid Work May Be Available
• Winner of “Best Places to Work” 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 
• PBN’s Worksite Health Award 2013-2023
• PBN’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Award 2023 

RIHousing strives to ensure that all people who live or work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. A good home provides the foundation upon which individuals and families thrive, children learn and grow, and communities prosper.

 To achieve our mission, we:

• Offer fair, affordable, and innovative lending programs.
• Provide housing-related education to consumers and others.
• Promote and finance sensible development that builds healthy, vibrant communities.
• Provide housing grants and subsidies to Rhode Islanders with the greatest need.
• Team up with partners to improve everything we do.

RIHousing uses its resources to provide low-interest loans, grants, education, and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build, and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a privately funded public purpose corporation. RIHousing requires its employees to be highly motivated and knowledgeable, have a sound understanding of the changing needs of Rhode Island's housing market, be willing to work within and toward a smoothly integrated operation, demonstrate a commitment to serve the people of Rhode Island, especially those with low and moderate incomes in need of safe and affordable homes, and possess a high level of integrity and deep respect for all Rhode Islanders, including customers, partners and fellow employees.