JOB DESCRIPTION
The Summer Program Assistant will play a key role in designing and launching a regional volunteer program that enhances the capacity of the IRC in Northern California. This position is ideal for someone interested in program development, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations. The role will conduct research, create resources, and establish processes that will facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement across multiple IRC offices in Northern California.
Primary Responsibilities
•Research and benchmark best practices in volunteer programs at other IRC offices and other organizations to inform IRC NorCal’s approach.
•Assist in designing a volunteer program framework, including application processes, onboarding procedures, engagement strategies, and offboarding.
•Develop volunteer recruitment materials, including position descriptions, outreach materials, and informational packets.
•Support the creation of a volunteer handbook outlining expectations, policies, and procedures, and a Standard Operating Procedure to support utilizing interns to run the program.
•Build and maintain a database of potential volunteer groups and partnerships, including corporate, faith-based, and university organizations.
•Assist in setting up tracking and evaluation systems to measure volunteer impact.
•Provide recommendations for sustainable volunteer engagement and retention strategies.
Learning Objectives
•Gain experience in nonprofit volunteer program development and community engagement.
•Develop project management and strategic planning skills within a humanitarian organization.
•Understand how volunteer engagement supports refugee resettlement, economic empowerment, and community wellness programs.
•Gain exposure to nonprofit operations, including partnerships, development, and community outreach.
•Understand the objectives and operations of the IRC as a humanitarian organization.
Requirements
•Interest in volunteer management, program development, or nonprofit operations.
•Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and other displaced communities.
•Strong organizational and research skills, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable recommendations.
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Comfort using Windows computer systems, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
•Familiarity with online tools such as Canva is a plus.
•Preferred but not required: Experience volunteering or working with refugee or immigrant communities
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements