Nonprofit
Published 4/15/26 5:57PM

Operations and Administrative Support Volunteer - Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    ideally ~4–8 hours per week; Primarily working remote; Occasional event support (optional)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Philanthropy, Urban Areas

    Description

    Volunteer Role

    Operations & Administrative Support

    Little Oaks Center for Neurodevelopment

    Role Overview

    This role supports day-to-day operations, organization, and follow-through across Little Oaks.

    The focus is on:

    • keeping systems organized
    • ensuring follow-ups are completed
    • supporting execution of existing priorities

    This is a support role, not a strategy, programming, or partnership role.

    Reporting Structure

    Reports to: Nicole (Operations)

    Works alongside: Founder / ED (as needed)

    Supports: Board, Associate Board, and internal workflows

    Core Responsibilities

    Task & Project Management Support

    Maintain and update tasks in ClickUp (or equivalent)

    Track:

    • action items
    • deadlines
    • owners

    Ensure follow-through on:

    • meetings
    • decisions
    • next steps

    Follow-Up & Coordination

    Track and support follow-ups with:

    • donors and prospects (as directed)
    • Associate Board members
    • volunteers
    • partners
      • Prepare simple follow-up lists and reminders
      • Flag when items are at risk of falling through

    Scheduling & Administrative Support

    Coordinate:

    • meetings
    • calls
    • calendar holds

    Support:

    • event logistics (RSVP tracking, lists)
    • internal coordination

    Data & Record Keeping

    Maintain organized records for:

    • contacts (donors, volunteers, partners)
    • events
    • resources

    Capture key notes from:

    • meetings
    • calls
    • Keep shared systems clean and up to date.

    Weekly Operational Support

    Assist in preparing simple weekly summaries:

    • What was completed
    • What’s next
    • blockers
    • Help translate discussions into clear next steps

    What This Role Does NOT Include

    To keep roles clear and effective, this position does not include:

    • Strategy development
    • Social media management
    • Partnership outreach or pitching
    • Program design
    • Fundraising ownership

    These areas are led by:

    • Executive Director
    • Board / Development leadership
    • Specialized volunteer roles (as built out)

    Skills & Qualities

    • Organized and detail-oriented
    • Strong follow-through and accountability
    • Comfortable managing tasks and timelines
    • Clear communicator
    • Willingness to learn systems (ClickUp, Google Workspace)

    Time Commitment

    • ~4–8 hours per week
    • Primarily remote
    • Occasional event support (optional)
    • Growth Path

    As Little Oaks grows, this role may evolve into a paid position focused on:

    • operations
    • program coordination
    • administrative management

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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