Job Title: Volunteer Manager,
Program Office
Organization: The National Foundation for Teaching
Entrepreneurship
Location:
Salary: Competitive, plus a
potential for an annual performance bonus.
Comprehensive
benefits. No relocation expenses will be provided.
FT Regular
Job Description:
NFTE, the National Foundation for Teaching
Entrepreneurship with global
headquarters based in
Organization Background
The National Foundation for Teaching
Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is an IRS
approved 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization. NFTE teaches entrepreneurship
education programs to
young people from low-income communities.
NFTEs strategy for achieving this
mission is to form partnerships with
schools, universities and
community-based organizations, create innovative
experiential curricula,
train and support teachers and youth workers, and
provide supportive alumni
services. Since its founding in 1987, NFTE has
reached over 185,000 students.
NFTE has active programs in 21 states and 14
countries.
Position
The Volunteer Manager manages all
aspects of volunteer programs for NFTE
programming. The Volunteer Services Manager will collaborate with
other
NFTE staff members to implement and assist in the design and
development of
programs for NFTE. Prepares reports on the status of the
various programs
including stage of development, budget variance or
completion dates.
A
Volunteer Manager of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
(NFTE) is responsible for promoting and
implementing NFTEs experiential
curriculum and quality, successful youth
entrepreneurship programs
(in-school and after-school). This is achieved by
developing relationships
with educators, community-based youth workers,
fundraisers, and mentors.
Volunteer Managers must also initiate programs that
recognize and respond to
both new and experienced NFTE volunteers,
students/alumni, and teachers.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of volunteer
program including:
Recruitment and outreach
Application and
screening
Training and placement
Stewardship and appreciation events
and activities
Follow-up surveys
Manage volunteer database
coordinating with Raisers Edge
Work with Program Director to manage
logistics for Citywide, State, and
National Business Plan Competitions as
well as other events as needed.
Promote NFTE and its volunteer
opportunities to educational, business and
professional partners.
Develop and implement a communication plan for volunteers using web,
email
and written correspondence.
Provide support for advisory board of
directors program and nominating
subcommittees to identify new volunteers,
communicate detail and input into
the volunteer program.
Administrative
and clerical responsibilities as needed for
office
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required.
Minimum two years experience teaching and/or in a
business/professional
environment preferred.
Experience in an
education-related community-based organization or school
environment
preferred.
Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
required
Planning and implementation as well as project management
experience.
Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
Negotiation and interpersonal
skills.
Capacity to deal with ambiguity
Must be able to work with nominal supervision and
collaboratively, possess
leadership and organizational skills, and be able to
manage multiple
projects.
Familiarity with business
concepts.
Customer service orientation
desirable.
Ability to be flexible and work in a
fast-paced environment.
Capacity to deal with
ambiguity.
The
Volunteer Manager position is full-time and reports to the
Executive
Director.
How to Apply:
Please send cover
letter and resume to hr@nfte.com.
NFTE is an equal opportunity
employer, and encourages women and
underrepresented minorities to
apply.
Visit our website, http://www.nfte.com for more
information.
Organization
Web Site:
Email replies to:
hr@nfte.com