Summer Program Assistant

International Rescue Committee • Piedmont, CA

277d • Remote

About The Position

The Summer Program Assistant will play a key role in designing and launching a regional volunteer program that enhances the capacity of the IRC in Northern California. This position is ideal for someone interested in program development, volunteer management, and nonprofit operations. The role will conduct research, create resources, and establish processes that will facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement across multiple IRC offices in Northern California.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience volunteering or working with refugee or immigrant communities.

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.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed