Engagement Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

Started in 2012, Volare (formerly Network for Victim Recovery of DC) creates equitable healing and dignified experiences for survivors of crime. We provide free, trauma-informed advocacy, therapeutic, and legal services in conjunction with strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and education to transform existing responses to harm.

THE POSITION:

Volare seeks a full-time Engagement Specialist to support our efforts to manage and cultivate our relationships with volunteers and donors. This individual should be resourceful, highly organized, detail-oriented, a team player, a critical and analytical thinker, self-reflective and self-aware, and open to growth and learning.

This position reports to Volare’s Head of Engagement and will work collaboratively with the Engagement Team and across Volare’s domains (e.g. with Directors of Services).

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), FLSA exempt, at-will position with an annual compensation of $58,000-$70,000. Volare offers a competitive benefits package for paid time off, contribution for the cost of health care coverage, company paid basic life insurance policy, paid federal holidays, retirement plan options with up to a 3% match and vesting after one year, and professional development. This position is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2025.

POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities:

• Support the expansion of Volare’s Volunteer Program, with focus on corporate entities, including planning and overseeing volunteer events and corporate services days;
• Support the creation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and other database reports as needed;
• Leading the planning and execution of various Volare events and giving campaigns related to corporate giving;
• Support the cultivation, development, and maintenance of ongoing relationships with major donors, corporations, and unrestricted foundations for volunteering / donation opportunities;
• Support the development of resources and training related to fundraising and communications for Volare’s Board;
• Perform other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of fundraising experience with a nonprofit organization;
• At least 1 year of event planning experience;
• Preference for those candidates with a thorough knowledge of victim services field and/or experience working with marginalized communities and crime victims;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments;
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from other disciplines; and
• Familiarity and orientation towards technology systems, including donor CRMs, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, etc.; and
• A reputation for integrity, dependability, and professionalism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants upon request. Auxiliary aids and services are available in alternative formats.

Compliance with partner/affiliate policy may be required to fulfill core duties detailed in your job description. Such partners/affiliates may include but are not limited to District and Federal Court systems, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Metropolitan Police Department, DCFNE and the like. Such directives may include but are not limited to use of personal protective equipment, health testing such as Tuberculosis screening, flu and COVID vaccine requirements, and other directives as determined by Volare’s Executive Director when necessary to keep staff, clients, and partners safe and healthy.

It is anticipated that this position will require a hybrid of in person work at the Volare office, in court, at the hospital, on-scene, at outreach events, staff meetings, trainings, fundraising events, partnership meetings, or other locations and telework.

Additionally, this position requires residency within the DC region as defined by the ability to consistently respond in person as part of the core job function of this role.