Volunteer Engagement Assistant

Casey Trees   

Reports to:  Erica Young, Volunteer Coordinator

Job Summary:  Casey Trees, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of Washington, D.C., seeks a Volunteer Engagement Assistant to assist our Education team with volunteer programming and educational events.

Responsibilities include:      

• Assist with the preparation, and coordination of volunteer tree plantings, tree care and tree pruning events
• Be present at volunteer and education events; interact with Casey Trees constituents
• Assist in managing program registration and logistics of volunteer activities  
• Prep communications with partners and volunteers
• Assist in management of volunteer programs
• Update volunteer tracking mechanisms
• Assist with the follow-up of volunteer events
• Be a representative of Casey Trees at events
• Assist with programming and education classes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with volunteer programming and strategic volunteer engagement
• Must be able to work with adults and children of varying ages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent organization skills.
• Must love working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills.
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and strong work ethic; good sense of humor appreciated.
• Demonstrated interest in Casey Trees’ mission.
• Prior experience in the nonprofit sector highly desirable.
• Available to work evenings on occasion.

Position duration and compensation:

• The position will start the second week in August 2016 and end in December 2016.
• This is a 32-40 hour per week position at $13 per hour.
• The Volunteer Engagement Assistant will work Tuesday through Saturday.

To Apply:  Please email the following items to Erica Young, Volunteer Coordinator at jobs@caseytrees.org: 

• Letter of interest
• Résumé
• Availability including start date
• Contact information for three references
• Enter position title only into email subject line. 

Applications are accepted until position is filled. No telephone or email inquiries please. 

Casey Trees is an Equal Opportunity Employer