Location: Stamford,CT, USA
Why Work for CIRI?Embark on a fulfilling career with CIRI, where you'll find more than just a job - you'll find purpose. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:Meaningful Mission: Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient, integrated members of the community.Professional Growth: Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development.Community Connection: Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off per year, and a commitment to work/life balance and self-care.Public Interest Loan Forgiveness: Benefit from eligibility for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program.This organization participates in E-Verify.Join the Journey: Empower Lives, Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)Compensation: $44,000+ Benefits (that currently include):Medical (Anthem): 3 copay/deductible options; base plan is $35/paycheckVision (Mutual of Omaha): $60 per year; $130 hardware allowance- Employee FundedDental (Mutual of Omaha): $500 per year; $1,750 annual benefit- Employee FundedLife: 1 x Salary to $100K; paid by CIRIVoluntary Life: Available to employees and familyDisability: 60% of earnings; paid by CIRIIdentity Theft: Optional coverage; paid by employees- For employee and/or family- Employee FundedPOSITION SUMMARY: Are you passionate about making a difference and helping others? As our Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, youll be the driving force behind recruiting and supporting a team of amazing volunteers and interns. From matching talented individuals with Ukrainian Support Programs to organizing fun group activities, you'll ensure our volunteers are equipped, engaged, and excited to contribute. Whether it's recruiting volunteers/interns, coordinating volunteer drivers, or guiding interns/volunteers working with youth educational support, you'll play a key role in changing lives. Plus, you'll help interns shine by ensuring they meet their college requirements! Ready to lead, inspire, and create lasting impact? This is the role for you!Recruit high level professional volunteers who can assist with key activities including but not limited to volunteer drivers, individual ELL tutoring, youth educational assistance, client group activities and outings, administrative support, pro-bono attorney network, and job readiness.Conduct in-depth interviews and screening of potential volunteers and interns.Work in close collaboration with designated program and administrative staff to match interns and volunteers appropriately with Ukrainian Support Programs.Oversee volunteer recruitment, training and placement to ensure continued success with volunteer engagement.Provide volunteer/intern training and onboarding, coordinate monthly volunteer group check-ins, and individual support to volunteers as needed.Ensure interns are meeting the requirements of the internship requirements of their colleges/universities.Monitor to ensure volunteers/interns are logging hours appropriately in volunteer software program.Complete monthly reporting on volunteer activities.QUALIFICATIONSAssociates Degree and three years of relevant experience.Experience with managing volunteers, interaction with donors or high-level management, or other outward/customer facing experience highly desirable.Ukrainian or Russian fluency, a plus.Outgoing with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.Professional demeanor; the ability establish report with and engage various audiences.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work inde endently and to follow oral and written instructions.Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.Computer literate with strong skills in Outlook and Excel.Ability to collaborate with other service providers