Research Assistant Volunteer Remote

Deudafix; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 15.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to philanthropy as a Research Assistant. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse global team while contributing to important research projects. You'll be responsible for updating databases, managing calendars, and creating engaging social media content. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values the unique perspectives of its team members. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to gain experience in the nonprofit sector, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a mission-driven team that believes in the power of giving and volunteering.

Servicios

Flexible remote positions

Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team

Experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit

Potential facilitation of J1, OPT visas

Formación

• Strong data entry experience with Salesforce and proficiency in Google Workspace tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Responsabilidades

• Update Salesforce contact databases and input calendar entries into Google Calendar.
• Create social media posts and assist with research for potential contacts.

Conocimientos

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Strong data entry Salesforce experience

High proficiency in Google Workspace tools

Herramientas

Salesforce

Google Calendar

Google Docs

Google Spreadsheets

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary
Volunteers have a heart for giving back. The Research Assistant works on important, diverse research projects as needed by the Operations Team. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy.

About Us
UniversalGiving is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary Quality Model. UniversalGiving has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. UniversalGiving also has been featured in more than 16 books, including the new edition Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Giving 2.0. We have also been acknowledged six times on Great Nonprofits’ annual Top Nonprofits lists and are highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than 22,000 volunteers worth $31 million dollars’ of volunteer hours.

Responsibilities:

1. Update Salesforce contact databases
2. Input calendar entries into Google Calendar
3. Assist Development Business Unit by research/input potential contacts
4. Transcribe voicemails for blogs and emails
5. Create social media posts for the Office of the CEO/UniversalGiving accounts
6. Create and update Google Docs and Google Spreadsheets
7. Research on new areas of business
8. With proven success & a positive attitude, take on special projects and new responsibilities

Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Commitment to confidentiality
- Strong data entry Salesforce experience
- High proficiency in Google Workspace tools (some training provided)

Benefits
- Part-time, flexible remote positions
- Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures
- Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit
- With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas

Duration and Location
- The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week)
- Minimum 6 months commitment
- We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Kenya, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, Kenya, and many more.

UniversalGiving is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Our Vision is to “Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life.”