Overview
This internship supports the Volunteer Coordinator(s) and Community Relations Officer within the New York/New Jersey Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) Office. The role focuses on volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers and mentors.
- Provide on-going support and guidance to volunteers.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases.
- Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers and interns.
- Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions.
- Assist in managing volunteer and intern timesheets.
- Conduct outreach, networking activities, and advertising to recruit volunteers and partners.
- Oversee the onboarding and exit process for interns and volunteers, including background checks, account setup/closure, and orientation sessions.
- Liaise with program managers and staff on intern/volunteer opportunities.
Required Experience
Previous volunteer management, recruitment, or administrative roles is strongly preferred.
