Job description
Join Community Catalyst Alliance as a Volunteer Outreach Assistant and make a meaningful impact in Portland, Oregon. This role is designed for motivated individuals who want to give back, learn new skills, and grow professionally—all while helping nonprofit programs thrive.
Benefits include flexible hours, hands-on training, networking opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
Responsibility
- Engage with community members to promote volunteering opportunities and recruit volunteers.
- Coordinate scheduling for volunteer events, trainings, and outreach sessions.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation for new volunteers, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Support event logistics, including materials, setup, and volunteer assignments.
- Maintain volunteer database, track hours, and generate reports for program managers.
- Collaborate with partner organizations to plan joint outreach activities.
- Create and manage social media posts to raise awareness and recruit volunteers.
- Provide exceptional service and answer questions from volunteers and community members.
Qualification
- Passion for community service and helping others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to commit to a set schedule (e.g., 4-6 hours per week) for at least 3 months.
- Reliable and proactive with strong organizational skills.
- Comfort with public speaking and event coordination.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheets or volunteer management software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team.
- Prior volunteer experience is a plus, but not required.