Student Worker - Volunteer Program Assistant - BC

Job Title: Volunteer Program Assistant - BC

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service

Hiring Manager: Libby Barnhill

Contact: lbarnhill@missionwaco.org

Work Schedule: 10-20 hours/week, flexible working hours

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing

Pay Rate: $11.00 - $12.50/hr

Key Components:

• In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist Volunteer Service Coordinator and Mobilization team in administering extensive volunteer program. Attend and engage in recruitment activities and tabling events, assist with orientation for new volunteers, maintain volunteer data base and updating volunteer profiles, generate reports, and other admin/ office duties. Provide support to volunteers throughout Mission Waco program as needed. Attend Mission Waco programs throughout semester to connect with Mission Waco volunteers. Assist with preparing for special events like volunteer appreciation. Assist with creating content including flyers, handouts, media, etc. MUST BE ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK-STUDY. This is off-campus employment, so reliable transportation is important.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION - Computer related work involving data entry using a software program CERVIS, our volunteer database. Corresponding through email, phone, text, and face-to-face with volunteers and Mission Waco staff.

REQUIRED HARD SKILLS - General office skills such as computer data entry (Excel, Word). Answering phone. Detail oriented. Basic knowledge of office equipment. Good written and oral communication with others.

REQUIRED SOFT SKILLS - Work well with office staff and volunteer applicants. A team player with good communication and problem solving skills. Interest in the mission and goals of the non-profit to empower, engage and equip our participants, volunteers and staff.

LEARNING OUTCOMES - Build communication skills through public speaking in small group settings and recruiting events. Computer data-entry skills. Learning how to communicate and coordinate within a non-profit staff to ensure timely information flow and completing assigned tasks.

Hourly Rate: $11-$12.50/hour (depending on new or returning student worker status and/or any recognized special skill level)

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco Mission World

Work Address: 1315 N. 15th St. Waco, TX 76707