Volunteer Services Assistant (FT)

Reports to: Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

Job 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.

Skill/Educational 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

Physical Requirements:

•    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)

Pay:  $19.25 per hour