Volunteer Intern
14 days ago
Austin
Job Description Community Empowerment Volunteer Intern Scope & Purpose Empowerment Interns assist team leadership with various tasks in multiple areas, including volunteer engagement, truck ministry operations, and general communication support for the Volunteer Team. The right candidate is a people-oriented, mission-driven student with strong organizational and communication skills, a servant's heart, and the confidence to lead. This is a hands-on, dynamic role where no two days look the same! This is a part-time, non-exempt internship position working within the Empowerment Team and primarily reporting to the Faith Partnerships Steward. Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are flexible to fit the needs of the organization but typically include 10-20 hours worked between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Some nights and weekends may be required. The Volunteer Intern will office at the Community First! Village Welcome Center located at 9116 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724. Duties & Responsibilities • Volunteer Team, • Assist with check in process for volunteer groups, • Assist with coordination and leading of tours for volunteer groups, • Assist with way-finding and onsite support for individual and group volunteers, • Enter volunteer waivers into Salesforce (weekly), • Send confirmation emails and reminders to volunteer groups (weekly), • Truck Ministry, • Maintain organization of Commissary space, including accurate inventory, efficient arrangement, and supply readiness, • Lead teams of volunteers participating in make readies and truck runs, providing direction, support, and coordination, • Field incoming donation inquiries, communication needs, drop-off logistics, and guidelines to potential donors, • Assist with the expansion of CFV Truck Ministry documentation, signage, and licenses, • Special Projects, • Assist Volunteer Team in development of unique documentation, feedback forms and project management tools, • Participate in data mining and visualization as directed by Volunteer Manager, • Other Duties & Responsibilities as needed Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Principles • MLF is a faith-based organization whose ideals and philosophy come directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an organization, we strive to reflect this precept in our communications, both internally and externally., • Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals., • Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management, Non-Profit Management, Sociology, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, or other Business-related degrees., • Proficient in the use of technology, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Mailchimp, and Asana., • Comfortable with the process of collecting, organizing, and presenting data., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Must have a valid driver's license. Learning Opportunities • Community Organization, • Business Processes, • Data Management, • Social Enterprise, • Event Management, • Public Speaking, • Hospitality and Customer Service Program Information