Assistant Director, Volunteer Services

Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center Inc; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Mid-Island Y JCC in Plainview, NY, is seeking an Assistant Director of Volunteer Services to lead, design, and coordinate community volunteer programs. This part-time, in-person role requires a Bachelor's degree and a track record of building impactful initiatives.

You will mobilize diverse volunteers for pantry support, senior and youth programs, and community events while fostering strong partnerships with schools, synagogues, and local organizations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience: 3+ years in community outreach, nonprofit programming, or event coordination preferred.
• Proven track record: demonstrated success in building and managing programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of volunteer projects with Director of Volunteer Services.
• Engage and manage relationships with schools, synagogues, corporate partners, and civic groups.
• Coordinate large-scale volunteer events and manage pantry and resource support.
• Recruit, onboard, and mobilize volunteers across JCC initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and databases for participation and donor contributions.

Skills

Innovator Mindset

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Job description

Assistant Director, Volunteer Services

45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803

Mid-Island Y JCC

Job details

Pay

• $21 - $23 an hour

Job type

• Part-time

Shift and schedule

• Weekends as needed
• Evenings as needed
• Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employee discount

Full job description

The Manes JCC (fka Mid-Island Y JCC) is seeking a dynamic, high-energy professional to serve as Assistant Director of Volunteer Services. This role is designed for an individual who is a creative and community mobilizer, detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of designing, executing, and managing programs that resonate with a diverse community. These programs will include strengthening the impact of the Rudman Family Food Pantry to developing programs that respond to community needs, support older adults, holocaust survivors and local families.

Essential Responsibilities

• Program Creation & Execution: Lead the end-to-end development of innovative volunteer projects. In partnership with the Director of Volunteer Services, you will assist in taking ideas from concept to "day-of" execution.
• Strategic Community Outreach: Actively engage and manage relationships with schools, synagogues, corporate partners, and civic organizations to expand the number of volunteers and impact.
• Event Coordination: Direct and support large-scale group volunteer experiences, including corporate service days, community-wide projects, and holiday initiatives.
• Volunteer Mobilization: Recruit, onboard, and engage volunteers across all JCC initiatives, ensuring a high-quality experience for every participant.
• Pantry & Resource Support: Coordinate donations, acknowledgments, and food requests for the Rudman Family Food Pantry as part of our core community mission.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records and databases for volunteer participation, donor contributions, and client information.

Required Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 3+ of direct experience in community outreach, non-profit programming, and/or event coordination preferred.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in building and managing programs and managing complex community events.

Knowledge & Key Competencies

• The "Innovator" Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who takes the initiative to create new ways for the community to give back.
• Communication: A responsive and energetic individual with exceptional oral and written skills with the ability to represent the JCC to corporate and community leaders.
• Organization: Superior project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and prioritize effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable with database management.
• Hours and Flexibility: While primarily a Monday-Friday 24-hours a week role, flexibility is essential for evenings and occasional weekends to support live programs and community events.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person