Human Resources - Fellowship
About Starfish Project: Starfish Project was established in 2006 to empower exploited women in Asia. The Project developed a socially responsible jewelry business in order to provide women with alternative employment and a range of holistic care opportunities. In 2011, the project has grown to support approximately 35 women in 2 different cities, primarily through the jewelry company where women have taken on new levels of responsibility and leadership, and are able to provide for their families through meaningful employment. Starfish Project also provides opportunities for women to heal and grow through counseling, vocational training, language acquisition, family education benefits and health care access, as well as providing housing in our women's shelter. Starfish Project is committed to restoring hope for each woman that enters its doors. For more information, please visit www.starfish-project.com.
Location: Asia Office
Department: Operations/Human Resources
Purpose of Role: To recruit, interview, and place volunteers in the various departments of Starfish Project based on their individual experience and interests
Commitment: 6 months – 1 year, full-time
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Staff directly reporting to this position: Volunteers
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of HR Director
- Receive and process volunteer applications
- Interview potential volunteers
- Orient and introduce volunteers to their roles and basic company culture of Starfish Project
- Engage in and plan volunteer trainings as needed
- Assist in developing more effective volunteer recruitment methods and strategies
- Work with HR Director and department directors to find and develop volunteer opportunities in various departments of Starfish Project
- Strategize methods for volunteer retention
- Coordinate annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Assist with other HR projects as needed
Qualification and Experience
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent networking skills and/or strong established networking bases in social media
- Must be willing to work off-hours and/or weekends to accommodate meetings with potential volunteers
- Experience in hiring and/or training a plus
- Experience working in a non-profit organization a plus
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the mission, vision and values of Starfish Project.
Benefits
- Experience working in an international business in an overseas office
- Work directly with beneficiaries
- Bi-lingual, multi-cultural work environment
- Professional reference and work experience to add to your portfolio
- Depending on availability, may be able to provide housing
Not Included
- Cost of travel to Asia or US Office
- Daily living expenses
- Cost of school tuition (Work/Study Internship only)
- Health Insurance
- Visa and visa application fees
