Volunteer Services Assistant (F/T)

The Volunteer Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager in fostering and supporting a strong sense of the Bethesda Project mission in staff, volunteers, residents, and shelter guests through Mission Development, Community Activities & Engagement, and Volunteer Coordination programs to benefit Bethesda Project’s programs, and its shelter guests and housing residents.

Reports to: Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and provide transportation to meetings and activities; assist in planning the annual Family Picnic, major holidays, Bethesda Games, and Volunteer Appreciation Party and assist in organizing recreational, cultural, and advocacy activities.

• Develop relationships with Program Coordinators, monitoring in-kind donation needs, volunteer requests, and culture; assist with the collecting and delivery of in-kind donations, maintain donation inventory system;

• Network with local volunteer agencies, schools, businesses, and faith communities; represent Bethesda Project at various events, as needed; and,

• Maintain volunteer database; assist in recruitment, training, and support of volunteers and assisting the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager, as needed.

Skill/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred;

• Prior non-profit experience including volunteer recruitment, coordination and management, preferred;

• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including familiarity with Publisher and Outlook.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail;

• Ability to articulate Bethesda Project’s mission with energy, passion, and commitment and,

• Ability to work effectively with others with intelligence, grace and wisdom.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to multiple Bethesda Project sites;

• Ability to climb stairs;

• Bend and kneel as necessary;

• Lift up to 30 pounds;

• Current and valid state-issued driver’s license (required).