Career Opportunities with Volunter Alexandria - Come join our team!

 

While the opportunities below are non-paid positions, joining our team has many benefits. Help Volunteer Alexandria to be great so we can help those in need. We are seeking people who are passionate about our mission and have time to help. 

 

Development Committee Positions: Support Volunteer Alexandria staff and the Board of Directors in fundraising efforts. 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. Register online or contact Executive Director, Marion Brunken at mbrunken@volunteeralexandria.org.

 

Board Positions: We are looking to add new perspectives, creative energy, and untapped networks to move our organization forward. If you are curious to learn, interested in using your skills and talents, improve processes, are a good listener and like to ask questions, have a sense of humor, AND have time, then please conenct with us!

 

Our Board meets every two month in person again and all members are asked to serve on one committee (Executive, Finance, Development, Nominating). Volunteer Alexandria has a give and get for all members and expects 100% Board Giving.

 

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
Candidates will have experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • Bilangual a plus - Spanish, Amharic, Korean, Farsi

  • Development and Fundraising

  • Communications/Public Relations/Event Planning

  • Finance and Fiscal Management

Connections to pro bono services, potential donors (business or individual), potential volunteers, strategic collaborations, and other areas are also helpful. 

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