YHouse is growing! We're looking for an excited, savvy person to join our team managing the volunteer efforts across YHouse events, activities, and administration. Check out the job description below, and join the team!
Description:
YHouse (https://yhousenyc.org) seeks a contracted part-time Volunteer Coordinator to manage the team of volunteers, overseas volunteer tasks, and communicate the needs of institute to those responsible for each particular task. Current tasks: physical advertisement, event support, guest support, event photography, graphic design, email admin and art/music event coordination.
Responsibilities
Corresponding with volunteers (new and old)
Corresponding with management
Coordinating with Digital Communications Manager (re: social media, web content, press, blog and newsletter)
Distributing tasks between volunteers
Coordinating the allocation of materials needed for volunteer tasks
Attend weekly (Slack) meetings with updates and post updates on Slack
Work on volunteer recruitment, and fill in volunteer positions where and when appropriate
Let management know if there is a task that no volunteer can/will attend to.
Give adequate notice if not be able to perform any of the above tasks
Required Skills
Communication skills in English
Organization and multitasking skills
Ability to use Google+ Hangout for face-to-face communication
Content knowledge about the nature and origin of consciousness, with a familiarity in any of the following:
Neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence
Astrobiology
Philosophy of consciousness
Hours per week: 5-10 depending on support needs; availability to respond to communications during regular work week
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a contracted position, with duration to be determined upon agreement.
Level: Entry-level, project coordinator, assistant
Work environment: Flexible. We are located in New York, NY and you can work here or remotely.
YHouse is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity at all levels of our work. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@yhousenyc.org