Volunteer & Special Events Assistant

Now announcing an unique and exciting new opportunity at St. Jude for a Volunteer and Special Events Assistant! Located within the Tri Delta House, the Volunteer and Special Events Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator by assisting with various aspects of the planning, coordination and implementation of events, volunteer recruitment and... orientation for Parcels and Target House. • *The shift for this role will be 10:30am-7:00pm with some weekends.** The Volunteer and Special Events Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator by assisting with various aspects of the planning, coordination and implementation of events, volunteer recruitment and orientation for the Tri Delta House. Other duties include: • Preparing materials, serving as the on-site facilitator ensuring a successful event for all parties involved, and utilizing creative abilities through planning and execution of events. This role must have good communication skills, organization skills, and conflict resolution abilities. Job Responsibilities: • Plans, schedules, and implements patient events and activities at the Tri Delta House • Trains volunteers on assigned duties • Provides correspondence with volunteer groups on upcoming events, and follow-up after events helping to maintain good rapport • Maintains reports on daily events • Prepares monthly calendar of events and distribute to required groups • Plans events as needed to ensure a full calendar of activities • Assists with volunteer recognitions to help with retention and show gratitude of volunteer support • Promote effective working relations with volunteers • Exhibit a positive disposition with families and volunteers • Prepares monthly bulletin boards coinciding with a theme • Decorate common areas and dining room according to the season/holiday/event • Assists with facility tours of organizations and volunteer groups • Assists volunteer groups with meals, activities, or entertainment for families • Review volunteer guidelines and help ensure volunteers adhere to policies during events • Ensure volunteers are engaged during their visit • Assure families and volunteers have a positive experience • De-escalates situations that arise among patient families during events • Identifies volunteer needs for activities, chores, Trolley Cart, and Pantry as well as provide assistance in these areas as needed • Collect and enter volunteer data in database • Events and tasks will require the ability to work nights and some weekends and holidays • Maintains regular and predictable attendance • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Minimum Education and/or Training: • Associate Degree required, preferably in Hotel Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Education, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Hotel Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Education, or related field Minimum Experience: • One (1) year of related experience required, preferably in event planning or volunteer management Physical Demands and Working Conditions: List any Physical Demand required of the job (such as the ability to lift 50 pounds) • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus • The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions • An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job • Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate • This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned • The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $22.00 - $38.50 per hour for the role of Volunteer & Special Events Assistant. Explore our exceptional benefits! Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. 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