As the Volunteer Program Intern, you'll help manage our thriving volunteer base. You'll communicate directly with our volunteer community and help coordinate regular events and volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers are an invaluable part of charity: water's success -- and you will be too!
responsibilities.
- Answer volunteer@charitywater.org inquiries, from welcoming new sign-ups to addressing general questions.
- Draft volunteer emails, newsletters and outreach materials.
- Act as one of the first points of contact for new volunteers - whether they call, email or come to a help out in the office.
- Assist with Volunteer Orientations, quarterly Open Houses and many other small-group volunteer activities and events.
- Assist with managing the Volunteer Board to help coordinate volunteer outreach activities for World Water Day.
- Explore new ways to develop and build out the volunteer program.
- Research current trends in volunteering.
- Maintain (love! enjoy! savor!) charity: water's relationships with our volunteers.
- Assist with other administrative tasks for the Production Department as needed.
skills.
You're passionate about your role. You love talking to new people; you're eager to learn and inspired to be a part of something big. You know it's crucial to learn the ropes of the org in order to be good at your job. You're committed to charity: water's mission and solving the world water crisis.
You're articulate, direct and professional. You're more than capable of providing information concisely and effectively. You enjoy writing and are comfortable speaking in small or large groups.
You ask questions. You don't assume. Instead, you learn a system inside and out so you can make the most of your experience. You're not afraid to say you don't know. You see critique as a good thing and hope to learn from it.
You have the basics down pat. You've worked with Microsoft Word, Excel and basic online tools to manage data and contact info. You're a master at using and sorting data so it's easy for anyone to use.
You're independent and self-motivated. You can handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision. You relish the chance to own your projects. You're confident and capable of representing charity: water to our most passionate supporters.
commitment.
The start date for this position is January 14, 2013. Applicants will be available for at least four months and located in New York City for that time. The position requires 3 days per week in the charity: water office. Wednesdays are required, and the rare but occasional weekend.
compensation.
This is an unpaid internship but is an exceptional opportunity to gain development and customer service experience at an international non-profit with an ambitious mission. We can work with your institution to give you academic credit for your experience.
contact.
Please send a resume and cover letter to volunteer@charitywater.org.
