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September 6, 2013

Internship: The Denver Asset Building Coalition


Organization Information:
The Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC) is a nonprofit organization that works with low income and underserved people through financial services that include free tax preparation, financial literacy and other services. We work with dozens of partners and collaborators and are on the cusp of innovative program design and service delivery. The DABC’s mission is to provide free tax preparation, financial education, and financial services through accessible sites in Denver to help the underserved build for the future and become economically stable.
Job Description:
The DABC Volunteer Coordinator Intern will be responsible for working with and providing support for the DABC’s Tax Site Operations Manager and Executive Director. However, the position will not be required to help with program and service delivery. Primary job duties will include helping the organization best market itself to potential volunteers, represent DABC at volunteer expos, and scheduling and managing DABC volunteers. Other job duties include:
• Respond to requests for volunteer information including phone, mail and internet inquiries.
• Maintain volunteer database, including event and volunteer scheduling and reporting.
• Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with volunteers.
• Coordinate self-study volunteer training May through October
• Respond to requests for client services including phone, mail and internet inquiries
• Screen clients and schedule for services or referral.
Qualifications:
• Self-motivation a crucial component with flexibility and limited supervision
• Some previous experience recruiting, supporting and acknowledging volunteers is helpful
• Friendly, outgoing and confident personality
• Have a capacity for handling many and varied details simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and communications skills
• Innovative and creative thinker who can see the big picture.
Willingness to work a varying schedule based on the seasonal needs of sites

To apply:

We value all of our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive an experience that fits your career goals. In this position you will be working with all different kinds of people in our many volunteers. You will be operating a vital part of DABC’s organizational function and gaining valuable experience managing people and resources in a professional setting. You will also gain professional work experience, and you will have ample opportunity to network with other professionals and leaders in the nonprofit and volunteer coordination fields.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to info@denverabc.org.