Volunteer Services Assistant - Federal Work Study

Solid Ground works to end poverty and undo racism and other oppressions that are root causes of poverty. Solid Ground envisions a community beyond poverty and oppression where all people have equitable opportunity to thrive. RSVP meets critical community needs by encouraging and supporting volunteerism for people 55 and older in King County.

This is a Federal Work Study job. As the Volunteer Services Assistant, the student will support Solid Ground's efforts to engage volunteers to meet basic needs, nurture success and spread change while learning about nonprofit administration. Key activities include: 

60% Data entry support for Raiser's Edge database and related administrative tasks. This includes volunteer and volunteer hours entry, maintaining program files and updating job descriptions.

25 % Special projects and research to support team capacity.

15% Volunteer orientation and event support including preparing materials, assembling event supplies and pulling lists. 

As a team member the candidate will have the opportunity to participate in trainings, events and meetings that will give them insight into how volunteer services and nonprofit agencies function. 

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

-Interest and/or experience in providing administrative support in an office setting

-Interest or experience with database(s), Raiser's Edge or donor database exp. preferred

-Effective communication skills, both oral and written

-Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills, excellent accuracy with data entry

-Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and Outlook)

-Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds