Career Opportunities with Volunter Alexandria - Come join our team!

 

Emergency Preparedness Manager - If you’re an outgoing and motivated person, as well as passionate about emergency preparedness and working with volunteers, consider joining Volunteer Alexandria as the Emergency Preparedness (EP) Manager. Volunteer Alexandria is an Alexandria based nonprofit that connects people interested in volunteering with community needs. The EP Manager is responsible for recruitment and management of spontaneous unaffiliated volunteers and educates the public on how to be prepared for emergencies. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. The EP Manager provides overall direction for VolAlex’s EP program ensuring high-quality, culturally sensitive services to the public. Bilingual candidates preferred. Review complete job description here.

 

Volunteer Alexandria is a fun place to work offering flexible work schedules, free garage parking, telework options, and comparable salaries.

 

Development Committee Positions: Support Volunteer Alexandria staff and the Board of Directors in fundraising effectively. 
The Development Committee is responsible for creatingand executing an annual fundraising plan in partnership with the Executive Director; Solicit sponsorships for Volunteer Alexandria; Provide recommendations on the fundraising/budgetary goals proposed by staff; Evaluate previous year’s fundraising strategy and contribute ideas for next year’s strategy; Evaluate special events for return on investment, lessons learned, and results; Brainstorm potential sponsors both locally and nationally; Make connections between potential donors and sponsors and Volunteer Alexandria; and provide recommendations and encourage board involvement in fundraising. Contact Executive Director, Marion Brunken at mbrunken@volunteeralexandria.org.

 

Board Positions: Volunteer Alexandria is looking to add new perspectives, creative energy, and untapped networks to move our organization forward. If you are interested in bringing your leadership capabilities to building community, a position on our Board of Directors may be right for you!

Experience Needed
Successful candidates will have experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Fundraising
  • Communications/Public Relations/Event Planning
  • Finance and Fiscal Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Legal

Connections to pro bono services, potential donors (business or individual), potential volunteers, strategic collaborations, and other areas are also helpful. Previous nonprofit board experience is a plus.

Contact Executive Director, Marion Brunken at mbrunken@volunteeralexandria.org.