Summer Program Assistant-Volunteer Program Development

International Rescue Committee, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

International Rescue Committee is hiring a Summer Program Assistant to design and launch a regional volunteer program in Northern California. The role involves researching best practices, developing program materials, and enhancing volunteer engagement across multiple offices. Ideal candidates are passionate about nonprofit operations and committed to supporting displaced communities. This is a fully remote position requiring candidates to have their own equipment to work effectively from any U.S. timezone.

Benefits

403b retirement savings plan with matching

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Interest in volunteer management, program development, or nonprofit operations.
• Passion for supporting refugees, immigrants, and displaced communities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research best practices in volunteer programs to inform IRC NorCal’s approach.
• Design a volunteer program framework including application processes and onboarding.
• Develop recruitment materials for volunteer positions and engagement strategies.

Skills

Organizational

Research

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree (first generation preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Summer Program Assistant- Volunteer Program Development will play a key role in designing and launching a regional volunteer program that enhances the capacity of the IRC in Northern California. This role is ideal for someone interested in program development, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations. The Summer Program Assistant 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

•Preference given to first generation undergraduate students.

Working Environment

•Fully remote, candidate must use their own laptop/equipment.

•Candidate must have a workspace they can effectively complete their service from during regularly scheduled work hours (any time zone in the U.S.).

•All positions are contingent upon clearing a background check vetting process at no cost to the applicant.

Compensation:Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

US Benefits:We offer the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.