Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Responding to a high volume of volunteer inquiries via phone and email
• Tracking and entering data into our database (Salesforce) on volunteer training and enrollment
• Recruiting, interviewing and following up with volunteer Team Leaders
• Preparing and organizing materials for volunteer tutor training
• Sorting, packing and arranging delivery of Kaplan student materials (requires some heavy lifting)
• Leading occasional evening and weekend tutor trainings and orientations for groups of 15-60 volunteers
• Assessing practice SAT lessons and providing feedback to potential tutors
• Consolidating student test scores on spreadsheets for analysis
• Collaborating with partner agencies to conduct outer-borough outreach and increase awareness of New York Cares volunteer opportunities
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Interest and experience in children’s or teen educationDemonstrated leadership and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Salesforce experience a plus)
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be flexible, keep a sense of humor, and solve problems with confidence
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism
  

Salary: $18 per hour, 30-40 hours per week from July through October.

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Toby Levine Manager, Children’s Education Programs
By e-mail: Toby.Levine@newyorkcares.org
No calls please

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing well organized and high quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conducting community mapping and needs assessment exercises in targeted communities
• Engaging parents and community members on Community Advisory Councils
• Attending community meetings, events and activities
• Leading volunteer orientations and trainings within targeted communities
• Recruiting, training and placing local and regular volunteers on school projects
• Developing volunteer leaders and leading volunteer projects as needed
• Assessing programs by attending volunteer projects and collecting feedback
• Compiling and evaluating data on client progress and volunteer effectiveness
• Assisting New York Cares staff in expanding adult education programs to new sites, with a specific focus on programming for parents

New York Cares volunteer projects, trainings and events may take place before and after traditional work hours and on weekends, requiring the HandsOn Corps members to set schedules that accommodate these hours. Projects, trainings and events take place in all five boroughs requiring staff to travel throughout the city on a weekly basis.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or commensurate experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and service
• Ability to make a one-year commitment to AmeriCorps and New York Cares
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system
• Interest and experience in adult education, specifically working with parents
• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• General knowledge of MS Office
• Strong administrative skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The HandsOn Corps AmeriCorps VISTA Member will receive a stipend of approximately $15,000 per year, full health benefits, a monthly metro card from New York Cares and an education award of $5,500 upon completion of the year of service (Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014). For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: Andrew Perricone-Dazzo, Officer, Education Programs, by email: hr@newyorkcares.org (please include job title in subject)

Application deadline is Friday, June 8

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing well organized and high quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Conducting community mapping and needs assessment exercises in targeted communities
• Engaging parents and community members on Community Advisory Councils
• Attending community meetings, events and activities
• Leading volunteer orientations and trainings within targeted communities
• Recruiting, training and placing local and regular volunteers on school projects
• Developing volunteer leaders and leading volunteer projects as needed
• Assessing programs by attending volunteer projects and collecting feedback
• Compiling and evaluating data on student progress and volunteer effectiveness
• Assisting New York Cares staff in expanding children’s education programs to new sites, with a specific focus on academic tutoring projects

New York Cares volunteer projects, trainings and events may take place before and after traditional work hours and on weekends, requiring the HandsOn Corps members to set schedules that accommodate these hours. Projects, trainings and events take place in all five boroughs requiring staff to travel throughout the city on a weekly basis.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree or commensurate experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and service
• Ability to make a one-year commitment to AmeriCorps and New York Cares
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system
• Interest and experience in providing academic support for youth
• Strong group facilitation skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• General knowledge of MS Office
• Strong administrative skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position. The HandsOn Corps AmeriCorps VISTA Member will receive a stipend of approximately $15,000 per year, full health benefits, a monthly metro card from New York Cares and an education award of $5,500 upon completion of the year of service (Aug. 2013 – Aug. 2014). For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: Andrew Perricone-Dazzo, Officer, Education Programs, by email: hr@newyorkcares.org (please include job title in subject).

Application deadline is Friday, June 8

New York Cares is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Responsibilities:

• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with non-profits and social service agencies (senior centers/homes, hospitals, community centers, libraries, etc.)
• Planning and implementing well organized and high quality volunteer service programs for teams of individuals as well as for our corporate sponsors
• Recruiting, supporting and training volunteer project leaders
• Managing multiple project budgets
• Evaluating programs by attending volunteer projects, visiting existing partner agencies as well as collecting and evaluating data on volunteer effectiveness
• Conducting site visits to new partner agencies and providing technical assistance for program development
• Writing detailed descriptions of programs for publications
• Assisting, as necessary, with organization-wide initiatives such as Annual Events and volunteer orientation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (two years’ experience in non-profit management);
• Superior and professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects and an acute eye for detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience working with volunteers and/or in customer service will be considered a plus
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work late evenings and weekends, as needed
• Familiarity with the aging population and hospital based programming considered a plus.

Salary Range: Mid-$30K, commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Brittany Perotti, Officer, Community Programs
By mail: 65 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006
By e-mail: hr@newyorkcares.org
By fax: 212-228-6414

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and implement annual individual giving program, including identifying opportunities to increase donor retention, acquisition and revenue growth.
  
• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of individual donors ($1,000+) to ensure strategic development, cultivation, solicitation of major gifts and stewardship efforts. Managing existing major donors group (200+), including renewals, new solicitations, management of donor events and other stewardship.
• Promote Hands on Hero Society.
• Manage annual appeals process, including Telemarketing, e-mail and land solicitations, employee giving and other avenues as needed.
• Prepare and present financial reports for senior management, analyzing results for all campaigns.
• Work with Development Coordinator to ensure monthly financials are properly reconciled and all donors receive acknowledgments.
• Organize fundraising and cultivation events.

Qualifications:

We seek a highly motivated self-started who will tackle all projects with enthusiasm and a commitment to exceptional performance. Successful candidates will have:

• A proven, successful track record in events management, preferably in a fundraising environment with 2-4 years of related experience
• Exemplary organizational and people management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to listen effectively
• Excellent proofreading and editing abilities
• Ability to manage concurrent multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships
• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, work independently, and within a team; ability to work under pressure
• Collaborative and energetic work style, superior people skills, and ability to motivate and build consensus
• Broad-based computer skills (MS Office required, Salesforce, Kintera, and SAGE a plus)
• A flexible schedule, including the ability to work late evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends as needed

Salary Range: Mid 40’s. Benefits include a generous health insurance plan, a retirement plan, and more.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, résumé, salary requirements, and writing sample to New York Cares, attn: Human Resources/Individual Giving Manager at hr@newyorkcares.org. Candidates must submit all of this information to be considered. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing well organized and high-quality volunteer service programs
• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with partner agencies
• Developing curricula for new and existing education programs
• Recruiting, supporting and training volunteers and team leaders
• Conducting community outreach to identify new partner agencies for specific program areas
• Evaluating programs by attending volunteer projects and visiting partner agencies
• Providing development opportunities for volunteers and community partners
• Collecting and evaluating data on student progress and volunteer effectiveness
• Managing multiple project budgets and tracking expenses
• Sorting and distributing project supplies (may require heavy lifting)
• Conceiving, planning and staffing one-time volunteer projects for corporate volunteer groups
• Assisting, as necessary, with organization-wide initiatives such as Annual Events and development activities

New York Cares volunteer projects, trainings, and events take place before and after work and on weekends, requiring the Program Manager to work several evenings per month and multiple weekend days a year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two years’ work experience in non-profit management and/or education
• Interest and experience in tutoring and/or SAT preparation
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including an ability to manage and multi-task many projects
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including the ability to lead trainings and events for large groups of students and adult volunteers
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of agency contacts and volunteers
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work late evenings and occasional weekends, as needed
• Familiarity with New York City public schools and social service agencies

Salary Range: Mid-$30K, commensurate with experience

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
New York Cares
Attn: Elizabeth John, Director, Education Programs
By e-mail: Elizabeth.John@newyorkcares.org
No phone calls please

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to supporting:

• Editing data about Community Partners to share with a broad audience
• Preparing online postings of volunteer referral opportunities
• Following up with Community Partner contacts to ensure accuracy of information
• Basic data analysis of survey results and other tracked information
• Preparing information packets and logistics for Community Partner workshops and networking events
• Performing various additional administrative tasks including phone calls and mailings
• Staffing a few well organized and high quality volunteer service programs for corporate groups including revitalization, gardening, painting, children’s education and children’s recreation projects
  

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for volunteering and community service
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity and problem solving skills
• Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an acute eye for detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Some Excel experience
  

Benefits

• Exposure to New York City nonprofit landscape
• Hands on experience making data useful
• Great working environment in office with potential for some tasks to be completed at home
  

Commitment

• Approximately 15-20 hours per week, June – August

This is an unpaid position.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to New York Cares, attn: John Jerger
By mail: 65 Broadway., 19th Floor, New York, NY 10006, by e-mail: john.jerger@newyorkcares.org,
By fax: 212-228-6414. No phone calls please. EOE

Specific duties include:

• Drafting letters documenting volunteer service and responding to requests for verification from volunteers
• Assisting in planning, and Team Leading volunteer recognition events
• Assisting in the production and sending of recognition communications
• Performing outreach to volunteers to encourage further service
• Supporting volunteer orientation process, delivering volunteer orientations as needed, and processing orientation paperwork
• Performing outreach for new orientation spaces throughout the city. May include taking trips to potential spaces.
• Creating and distributing thank you letters to volunteer orientation spaces
• Reviewing volunteer feedback and evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and positive demeanor, both in-person and on the phone
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism
• Sense of humor

Hours:
10-15 hours a week from mid-September through December, 2012. Schedule is flexible.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Great work environment
• Working directly with volunteers in a nonprofit setting
• Assisting in the management of a volunteer base of over 56,000
• This is an unpaid position

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
By mail: New York Cares
Attn: Volunteer Relations
65 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10006
By e-mail: info@newyorkcares.org (Please include “Volunteer Relations Intern” in Subject)
By fax: 212-228-6414

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years towards a Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience and interest in non-profit organizations, event planning, or volunteer management
• Experience and interest in hands-on volunteer service
• Superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Broad-based computer skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent public speaking and crowd management skills
• Ability to juggle concurrent multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to remain flexible in potentially unpredictable situations
• Maintains a good sense of humor
• Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone

We are looking for an intern who can commit to a regular schedule of approximately 24-40 hours a week. However, we are willing to be flexible. This is an unpaid position. An unlimited use MetroCard for the NYC MTA transit system will be provided, a $112 monthly value.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to CRintern@newyorkcares.org
New York Cares is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
No calls, please.

Responsibilities:

• Lead groups of volunteers in hands on disaster recovery projects
• Assist in assessing community needs post disaster
• Communicate with local organizations in need to determine if New York Cares can help
• Coordinate with agencies and New York Cares staff to mobilize volunteers in affected areas
• Communicate before, during, and after volunteer projects
• Represent New York Cares to community members

Qualifications:

• Superior project management skills
• Experience as a New York Cares Team Leader or Hurricane Response volunteer projects a plus
• Familiarity with basic tools and tool safety
• Demonstrated adaptability to vague, changing situations
• Daytime, weekday, and weekend availability a plus
• Speakers of languages other than English encouraged to apply
• Weekend availability is a must

Benefits:

Enthusiastic and supportive project atmosphere. Leadership training and project management training. This is an excellent opportunity for any New York Cares volunteer with an interest in becoming more involved and increasing their impact by harnessing the energy of other volunteers. This position provides direct access to clients, agencies, and communities affected by disasters.

Please note: This is an unpaid position.

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, including a description of current or previous volunteer experience to jaime.denniston-merced@newyorkcares.org. Qualified individuals will be selected for an interview. Training will happen on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

• Lead groups of volunteers in hands on disaster recovery projects
• Assist in assessing community needs post disaster
• Communicate with local organizations in need to determine if New York Cares can help
• Coordinate with agencies and New York Cares staff to mobilize volunteers in affected areas
• Communicate before, during, and after volunteer projects
• Represent New York Cares to community members

Qualifications:

• Superior project management skills
• Experience as a New York Cares Team Leader or Hurricane Response volunteer projects a plus
• Familiarity with basic tools and tool safety
• Demonstrated adaptability to vague, changing situations
• Daytime, weekday, and weekend availability a plus
• Speakers of languages other than English encouraged to apply
• Weekday, daytime availability is a must

Benefits:

Enthusiastic and supportive project atmosphere. Leadership training and project management training. This is an excellent opportunity for any New York Cares volunteer with an interest in becoming more involved and increasing their impact by harnessing the energy of other volunteers. This position provides direct access to clients, agencies, and communities affected by disasters.

Please note: This is an unpaid position.

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, including a description of current or previous volunteer experience to jaime.denniston-merced@newyorkcares.org. Qualified individuals will be selected for an interview. Training will happen on an ongoing basis.