Volunteer Recruitment Intern (Remote)
URGENTLY HIRING MORE INTERNS! REMOTE/ONLINE AND HAS FLEXIBLE HOURS.
POSSIBILITY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP TO LEAD TO A PAID PERMANENT POSITION, AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
The Volunteer Recruitment Intern will work with H.U.G. to identify volunteer candidates with the right skills and talents to take on the organization’s specific project. The Volunteer Recruitment Intern will do so by working with the organization to understand specific volunteer needs, building partnerships with individuals and entities to access pools of potential volunteers, and defining a process for ongoing recruitment, as needed. This individual will exhibit strong networking and influencing skills and a process-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the coordinating and scheduling volunteers for H.U.G
- Ensure Volunteers are properly utilized and engaged
- Respond to volunteer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
- Help coordinate Volunteer Recognition Activities
- Protect H.U.G’s value and individuals’ privacy by maintaining confidentiality
- Assisting with Volunteer Recruitment and Outreach Events
- Seek out partners, institutions or channels (e.g. online platforms, social media) that can provide volunteers with the right skill sets
- Vet prospective volunteers on behalf of H.U.G.
Qualifications and Skills Needed:
- Working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or Social Work)
- Previous internship or related experience in volunteer engagement and/or management is a plus
- An effective communicator, both written and oral
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with staff, volunteers, and family partners
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm for the mission of H.U.G. and the students and schools we serve