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Volunteer Coordinator Internship

Volunteer Coordinator Internship 


Interested in outreach, recruiting, and empowering volunteers and interns?  
The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will work primarily in YAI's Volunteer & Internship Department serving as a representative of YAI within the community, leading the charge in recruiting and onboarding. The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will also support the HR department on various projects including but not limited to university engagement and employee recruitment efforts. 
Responsibilities 
As a face of YAI in the community, you will communicate our mission, vision, and opportunities throughout the regions that YAI serves. You will assist with recruiting, screening, and onboarding prospective volunteers and interns and support them once they have been onboarded. 
The Volunteer Coordinator Intern may also assist in creating a Volunteer Newsletter, posts for social media, letters of appreciation to individual volunteers, and with planning and executing volunteer recognition events. 
The Volunteer Coordinator Intern will be responsible for accurate volunteer and intern record tracking and data management through Salesforce. 
Strong organizational skills are required for this position in order to ensure that all required clearances are completed by incoming volunteers and interns according to state regulations.  
In addition to supporting the Volunteer & Internship Department, you will also support other teams in YAI's HR Department by taking on additional meaningful day-to-day tasks and special projects.    
Desired Qualifications:  

  • Currently enrolled in a college, university, or certificate program*  
  • Undergraduate or graduate-level student preferred 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
  • Strong organizational and time management skills 
  • Professional phone and email communication skills   
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and willing to take initiative 
  • Ability to work autonomously and complete projects independently, collaboratively, and cross-departmentally 
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize project deadlines 
  • A high level of comfort with Microsoft Office and Google Apps  
  • Able to quickly learn new technology systems like Salesforce and Workday 
  • Interest in exploring the non-profit sector 
  • Passion for helping others and an interest in intellectual and developmental disabilities 
 
*This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.