Volunteer Coordinator Internship
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona is looking for an intern
to assist in coordinating volunteers on service sites and incoming
volunteer interest. The Volunteer Coordinator Internship prepares
the intern for valuable work in nonprofit volunteer management
skills, general managerial skills, builds confidence in leadership,
and introduces the intern to basic software and communication
skills. VC Intern will be encouraged to take on new responsibilities
that suit professional and academic goals.
Title:
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Remuneration:
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Volunteer Coordinator Intern
Neighborhood Revitalization Program Manager
For academic credit (other requirements may
apply, such as 408 Internship for Credit)
15-20 hours per week
Scope of Position
The Volunteer Coordinator Internship places the intern at the center of the Habitat for
Humanity community service programming. Such programming includes building homes
for qualifying families, repairing and renovating homes for working families who own
their homes, community projects like neighborhood cleanups, and assistance with
ReStore staff and volunteers. The intern will develop and employ skills to manage
incoming volunteer interest, volunteer applications, develop and communicate about
service projects, maintain an orderly and safe work site (in collaboration with the NRI
Program Manager), and more. The position will also familiarize the intern to Habitat for
Humanity of Northern Arizona, the demands and dynamics of a small organization, and
various skills needed in a growing workplace dedicated to socially minded work.
Primary Responsibilities
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Work with the NRI Program Manager and other nonprofits to identify service
projects for qualifying homeowners and large volunteer groups
o Collaborate about service opportunities
o Learn about partner families and households
o Plan for safe and successful service days
Connect with new volunteers and increase participation of existing volunteers
o Provide novel approaches for volunteer engagement
o Incorporate NRI partner families in “sweat equity” service projects
o Present (with the NRI Program Manager) to classes, student groups,
businesses, community groups, and more to increase volunteerism
Maintain and expand existing volunteer directory
o Respond swiftly to volunteer interest by phone, email, and in person
o Record volunteer contact information for volunteer directory
Skills and Experience
The Volunteer Coordinator Internship will draw on existing skills and work experience. In
the course of the internship, the intern will be expected to:
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Project a professional and positive image of her/himself and Habitat for Humanity
Be self-motivated without immediate supervision and ask questions as needed
Multi-task between various responsibilities and tasks
Comfortably and respectfully work with volunteers and partner households
Be experienced with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite software
Maintain a respectful and courteous manner regardless of volunteer attitude
Practice a clear speaking voice in person and on the phone
Americans with Disabilities Specifications – Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, lift,
climb, pull, push and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The working conditions
include exposure to heat, cold, dirt, fumes, water and chemicals. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee can be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Acknowledgement
I, ____________________________, have received a copy of the internship description
(Print Name)
and have read and understand its contents.
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Signature
Date
Submit this form with résumé, scheduling limitations, and a one page cover letter or
statement on your interest in working with Habitat for Humanity and the internship to the
Habitat for Humanity Office at 2016 N Fourth St..