Job Title: Director of Volunteering

Location: Portland, OR

Organization: Project Send It (PSI)

Website: www.projectsendit.org

About Us:

Project Send It (PSI) is a 501(c)3 public non-profit with the mission to make rock climbing accessible to any child. We engage dedicated volunteers to bring the benefits of climbing to children who face barriers to access. Through climbing, we create opportunities to experience healthy risk-taking, build trust and confidence, and develop problem-solving skills. Kids who climb with us grow to feel comfortable and welcome in all the places people climb, from gyms to crags. Project Send It gets kids climbing to build stronger kids, safer communities, and future stewards of beloved outdoor spaces.

Our all-volunteer Board of Directors for the Cascadia Chapter believes in continuous engagement of new leadership. We are a working board seeking a Director of Volunteering with the necessary skill set and passion to both sustain our work and help PSI expand.

Position Description:

The Director of Volunteering, Cascadia Chapter plans, develops and directs processes to attract, evaluate, and refer candidates for open positions. Develops and enhances the organization’s recruiting program, policies, and procedures. The focus of this role is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals. This is a part-time volunteer position.

Essential Functions

Oversee and coordinate the Recruitment committee of volunteers and be accountable for:

• Writing, creating and maintaining all job description materials for all PSI recruitment purposes.
• Working with other committees to find new volunteers and leaders in alignment with the organizational goals and objectives.
• Working with the National Board of Directors committee.
• Expanding the Volunteer Committee's membership and capabilities.

Competencies

• Ability to create teams and cause teamwork.
• Innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response.
• Writing and Communication Proficiencies
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving/Analysis

The ideal candidate will live in the Portland Oregon area.

To Apply:

Email: erin@projectsendit.org, or apply through the portal on which you found this listing.

Project Send It’s Nondiscrimination Policy:

Project Send It’s non-discrimination policy applies to all Project Send It board members, volunteers, employees, contractors, and clients. Project Send It follows an equal opportunity policy and does not discriminate in recruiting volunteers and board members, or in serving clients. Project Send It prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender variance, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, mental disability, national origin, documentation status, physical disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other protected characteristic under any applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.