Community Engagement Volunteer

United Way; Ankeny (IA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Community Engagement Volunteer with the IRC in Iowa, where you will create content and engage the local community to support refugees. This unpaid position offers flexibility and valuable experience in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Desire to engage with the community through various platforms.
• Flexible schedule accommodating 1-3 hours weekly.
• Language skills in Swahili, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, French, or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating content for donation drives and volunteerism.
• Soliciting local businesses and colleges with flyers.
• Managing and orchestrating fundraisers and events.

Skills

Content creation

Community engagement

Social media

Story-writing

Job description

Help the IRC in Iowa (Des Moines and Iowa City) mobilize the community in support of our clients! Work in support of the Development and Community Engagement Team, by creating and disseminating content that engages the local communities we work in.We need help with making flyers and posting them around town, creating social media content, helping with events and more

TITLE: Community Engagement Volunteer

LOCATION:Des Moines, IA (mostly virtual)

START DATE: Ongoing

DURATION:Minimum 2-month time commitment

SCHEDULE:Flexible, (mostly virtual support) 1-3 hours a week Monday – Friday between 9-5 PM. Occasional weekend event support.

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

The Des Moines, IA office was opened in July of 2022, serving more than 200 refugees in its first year. Our operations expanded to Iowa City with our office opening in February 2024. The Health and Wellness Coordinator supports clients in navigating complex medical and benefits systems, and designs and connects clients to programs and resources that improve their quality of life.

Scope of Service

Work in support of the Development and Community Engagement Team, by creating and disseminating content that engages the local communities we work in.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Creating content for donation drives, volunteerism, and donations.
• Soliciting local coffee shops, businesses, and colleges with flyers about donation drives.
• Creating content for social media.
• Could include story-writing and other journalism activities.
• Writing thank you cards to donors and partners and obtaining staff signatures.
• Helping to plan, manage, and orchestrate fundraisers, career fairs, and other event.

Desired but not Required:

• Can speak Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, or Spanish.
• Driver's license and insured car

This is an unpaid volunteer position.

How to apply

Go tohttps://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out [e-mail] . Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.