Volunteer Specialist Intern for Summer 2025

Job Title: Volunteer Specialist and Alumni Networks Intern  

Reports to: CEO and President   

Job Type: Part-Time (Start June 9th - August 22nd) 

PREPARED ON: April 8, 2025 

SUMMARY 

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of girls in NYC? PowerPlay NYC is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically,  emotionally, and academically. PowerPlay offers sports-based after-school and summer programs for 1,100 youth (ages 5-18). Over 90% of our participants are girls of color (predominantly  Black and Latinx), and most reside in low-income neighborhoods in the five boroughs of NYC.  Our programs provide a safe space for our girls, assist in boosting their self-confidence, and foster a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. We seek to amplify their voices and build resilience so they can become change agents in their communities. For more information, please visit:  https://www.powerplaynyc.org 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned 

• Research volunteer management best practices, systems, and resources
  
• Work with the program managers and fundraisers to decide how many  volunteers will be needed annually 
  
• Maintain a calendar/timeline of events (program start and end dates, annual tournaments, fundraisers (the annual Gala and the annual Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament, sports clinic, etc).
  
• Manage PinWheel applications and create a starter guide.
  
• Assist managers with how the volunteers will be scheduled
  
• Update position descriptions for each volunteer opportunity
  
• Update the volunteer handbook that must be signed by all volunteers
  
• Research soft and hard volunteer and alumni files in the PowerPlay office, in the storage facility, and on Google Drive
  
• Build a strong culture (encourage feedback and participation, highlight successes and achievements).
  
• If needed, assist in training volunteers (develop an orientation program, schedule orientation, develop materials, conduct orientation, and train volunteers).
  
• Assisting in creating engaging volunteer events (i.e., reunions, happy hours, and sports events) to attract and retain volunteers.
  
• Send follow-up emails on the volunteer application process (regarding background checks, etc).
  
• Create a transition document that details all aspects of the project, including outstanding assignments, main points of contact, and potential next steps to move the project forward
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous work experience 
  
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's/Associate's Degree at a university/college
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
  
• Detail-oriented and highly organized 
  
• A positive attitude and open-minded 
  
• Strong outreach skills
  
• Customer service skills
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience working with volunteers or teaching/group facilitation experience 
  

COMPUTER SKILLS  

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products  
  
• Proficient in Google Suite  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION  

• 2 days in person, 1 day remote (8 hours each day)
  
• Must be able to come in person to our office located at 48 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 
  

BENEFITS

• $1,800 stipend to be paid at the end of the employment period
  
• 3 days off (any additional time off will be prorated) 
  

Please reach out to skleinman@powerplaynyc.org or nicole@powerplaynyc.org for any questions or to submit a resume. Thank you for your interest in working with PowerPlay NYC!