Communications & Volunteer Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS  

• The communication part of the position includes assuring that the internal, as well well as the external communication functions smoothly: 

  • • Daily e-mail correspondance (enquiries, applications etc) 

    • Update and maintenance of internal manuals, documents, and processes

    • Webpage update and enhancement

    • Newsletter/blogs

    • Communications plan for social media 

• The volunteer coordination part comes with the following tasks:

• • Coordinating volunteers (selection, interviews, assistance upon arrival and during stay)

  • Check of project progress and volunteer coaching

  • Adapting and designing roles for the different projects for the organization 

• Fundraising campaigns are the third pillar of this role and crucial to secure funding for our projects. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Good oral and writing, editing and proofreading skills 

• Creative and visual skills

• Good computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment (Office package)

• Digital skills (digital and video communication and familiarity with social media)

• Remarkable organizational & management skills

• Integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you

• Curiosity and a willingness to challenge organizational culture when necessary

• Understanding the sector we work in (NGO, voluntary)