Job description
Join Bright Horizons Community Foundation in Portland as a Volunteer Program Assistant. This part-time role supports program operations, community outreach, event logistics, donor recognition, and data entry. You will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to drive meaningful impact.
Ideal for students, retirees, or professionals seeking to give back while developing project coordination and communication skills.
Responsibility
- Coordinate volunteer onboarding, scheduling, and orientation to ensure a welcoming and organized volunteer experience.
- Assist with planning and logistics for community outreach events and campaigns.
- Maintain the volunteer database, track hours, and generate basic reports for program managers.
- Support partner outreach, correspondence, and stakeholder communications.
- Provide administrative support including data entry, mailings, and file management.
- Assist with donor recognition activities and simple fundraising tasks.
- Help supervise volunteers on-site during events and activities, ensuring safety and inclusivity.
Qualification
- Demonstrated passion for community service and equity-focused outreach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Office or Google Workspace; basic database and record-keeping skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to 4-6 hours per week; some weekend availability may be required.
- Prior volunteer coordination or administrative experience is a plus but not required.
- Must be 18 years or older and eligible to volunteer in Oregon.