Volunteer Coordinator

About the job

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Job Title Volunteer Coordinator

Organization The Observatory

Website https //observatory.wiki/

Location Remote/Online

Commitment Flexible

Duration Ongoing

Position Type Volunteer (credits available for students)

Overview The Observatory is a world-class wiki encyclopedia and life guide, freely available to the public. Our mission is to illuminate the critical issues of our time through expert analysis, in-depth research, and accessible knowledge. Powered by a global network of partner experts and organizations, the Observatory is an evolving, trusted resource for anyone seeking to better understand the world around them.

The Observatory seeks dedicated Volunteer Coordinators to join our team and play a crucial role in engaging and assisting the growing and committed group of volunteers who help edit, produce, publish, and promote our original content.

Position Summary

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will work with our editors, proofreaders, and ghostwriters throughout the entire volunteer lifecycle. As part of the volunteer management team, you will play a key role in onboarding, supporting, and engaging our volunteers as well as helping to manage our volunteer database. This is a unique opportunity to apply your communication and organizational skills to a purpose-driven cause with global implications.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about journalism and eager to contribute to meaningful storytelling, expert analysis, and fact-based reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop volunteer job descriptions and orientation training materials
• Assess candidates and provide training, support, and direction, as needed
• Provide regular communication with volunteers, including encouragement, suggestions, and feedback
• Help maintain the volunteer database
• Support the management team by completing assigned action items in a timely manner and attending virtual meetings, when possible
• Strengthen the steps of the volunteer lifecycle by improving the recruitment process, updating onboarding materials as needed, and/or finding new ways to keep the volunteers engaged