The UCLA Volunteer Center is seeking a student office and events assistant to aid in the planning and execution of the Center’s signature initiatives. We’re looking for a savvy student with excellent writing skills and attention to detail, who is interested in social good and volunteerism. We’re looking for creative thinkers who are able to handle a variety of duties including event planning, volunteer recruitment and retention, fundraising and grant research, leadership development, and more.
Payroll Title: Assistant IV
Job Type: Part-time, 8-15 hrs/week
Salary: $10.25/hour
Location: UCLA Wilshire Center
Responsibilities:
- Research and contact potential community partners and volunteer projects
- Assist with signature projects and initiatives, including One Bus, One Cause, Social Media & Marketing Internship Program (SMMIP), Project SPELL, and other volunteer events throughout the year
- Communicate with volunteers, community partners, and the community at large about the impact of UCLA in Los Angeles; manage and respond to inquiries via web, social media, email, phone, and more
- Develop training manuals and information for volunteer leaders
- Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to organize information for volunteers
- Attend staff meetings and provide input on key programs and initiatives
- Assist Volunteer Center staff as needed; other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, team player
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Google Drive
- Strong Internet research skills
- Ability to follow through on projects and meet deadlines
- Work-study program eligibility preferred; UCLA students only
- Preferred availability October 2013-June 2014; flexible work schedule to be determined based on class schedule
To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Rachel Corell at rcorell@volunteer.ucla.edu, and include “Student Assistant: [Your Name]” with your name in the subject line of the email.
