Events and Volunteer Coordinator

Overview of Organization

NJ LEEP is a college access and success program for low-income and first-generation students from the greater Newark area. NJ LEEP currently serves middle school students, high school students, college students, and family members. We help students perform at high academic levels by building skills through law-related and other educational programs, developing the habits necessary for college success and community leadership, and offering exposure to colleges, careers, and role models who have achieved professional success. NJ LEEP’s model is challenging and rigorous and prepares NJ LEEP program graduates for success in college. NJ LEEP strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. We are committed to anti-racist principles and are actively engaged in the work of those principles, including staff trainings and creating space for dialogue around race and identity for both staff and students. For more information about our work, please go to www.njleep.org.

The salary range for this position starts at $55,000, and NJ LEEP offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees.

Title & Position Summary

The Events and Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the Managing Director of Development and Development Manager to manage NJ LEEP’s volunteer engagement and plan and execute development and volunteer events. This role will also play a key role in supporting on the logistics and implementation of program events.

As an NJ LEEP employee, you will model commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. You will also play an active role in NJ LEEP’s anti-racism work to further the organization’s mission. You will be expected to handle sensitive information with professionalism and diplomacy. As a team member, you must display a professional and positive attitude and contribute to a positive staff dynamic.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Event Management: plan and execute approximately 30 events with our students and community throughout the year. This includes working with the program team to align on event goals, create volunteer materials, recruit volunteers (corporate teams and individuals), manage events on-site or virtually, and complete any post event follow-up
• Volunteer Management: build and maintain relationships with volunteers, including 70+ Attorney Mentors; input and track volunteer data. Communicate with volunteers in advance of events.
• Program and Fundraising Events: support on the planning and execution of other events throughout the year, including our annual spring Gala, open houses, community events, and more
• Corporate Engagement: Provide support for the summer Week-on-the-Job Program and summer field trips
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least four years of post-high school work or education experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in event planning and/or oversight
• Experience in volunteer outreach and management

Equipment:

• • Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• • Traditional Office Environment
  • This is a hybrid role, but must be able to work in-person for all events, as well as in-person Monday through Thursday during summer programming.

Physical Effort:

• Mostly sedentary, with the ability lift and/or move up to 15 pounds