The mission of Vietnamese Friendship Association is to advance equity in education, foster civic engagement, and advocate for Vietnamese and other refugee and immigrant communities. VFA envisions a society where all members of the Vietnamese and other refugee and immigrant communities have the social, economic, and political power to succeed and to contribute to the betterment of our world. We accomplish this through our unique programs and services, which focus on four core areas:
Supporting students to be college- or career-ready.
Strengthening families to be self-reliant and successful.
Developing leaders so the Vietnamese community is heard and represented.
Engaging with diverse communities to advocate for systems change.
To learn more about our organization, visit our website at www.vfaseattle.org or visit us on Facebook.
Our Work Culture
We are highly dedicated to the important work of serving our community, and strive to foster a caring, supportive and flexible work environment. As a fun-loving team, we enjoy eating lunch together, taking an ice cream break or having an occasional, impromptu dance party. Our work values are compassion, responsibility, fun, integrity, inclusivity, and equity.
Future Volunteer Manager
The new Volunteer Manager for VFA will work closely with the Executive Director, Associate Director and Fund Development Manager to provide leadership and support to program staff; develop and manage VFA’s volunteer and donor engagement strategies; and assure that VFA’s various programs are supported through active volunteer support.
Responsibilities:
Develop and oversee a new volunteer management system which provides authentic opportunities for volunteer engagement
Develop a new volunteer management system– that reflects the mission and strategic priorities of VFA, which maximizes the unique skills and contributions of volunteers and supporters.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary
Ensure that volunteer check-in procedures are followed and records of activities are updated using VFA’s CiviCRM database
Administer and monitor expenditures for the volunteer program against the approved annual budget
Coordinate volunteer efforts with organizational and program needs
Implement a screening process for potential volunteers according to accepted screening standards and practices
Train VFA staff how to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers.
Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of the VFA, our clients, and services. And ensure volunteers receive the appropriate level of supervision and training to be successful in their positions
Leverage volunteer skills and experiences to develop high-performing teams that contribute to program quality and growth
Plan formal and informal events to recruit and recognize new and existing supporters, including but not limited to volunteers, donors, and partners
Support VFA’s development plan through positive volunteer and community engagement strategies
Work with Fund Development Manager to develop and implement an outreach plan that identifies and recruits new volunteers and supporters to VFA
Support any events related to promoting VFA, including, but not limited to, Annual Benefit Dinner, World Café, etc.
The Ideal Candidate
A passion for the mission, vision and values of VFA. The candidate will have experience working in areas that may include, but are not limited to, refugee and immigrant populations, youth development, education, civic engagement, or social justice/equity issues and a background growing an organization to maximize impact.
2-4 years of work related experience in the responsibilities of this role, including, but not limited to, volunteer management and community organizing; or 2-4 year degree in a related field
Someone whose values align with those of VFA’s (see below attachment)
An understanding of the Vietnamese—or other refugee and immigrant–culture, language and heritage, and issues that impact refugee and immigrant communities.
Multilingual applicants are preferred.
VFA Values
Equity: We give all people fair, just and unbiased opportunities and services
Provide a safe environment for positive change
Provide equal opportunity and access for all
Have a voice, take risks, speak up
Provide and advance opportunities for our community to succeed
Compassion: We care about the well-being and dignity of others.
Be kind to everyone, even if we cannot currently meet their needs
Listen with empathy and acknowledge others
Value the potential in everyone
Responsibility: We have the duty to leverage our influence and resources to serve the community.
Work in solidarity with other communities
Be responsive and adapt to the community’s needs
Be mindful of how our actions impact the Earth and reduce our carbon footprint
Serve the best interests of our community and stakeholders
Find ways to have a greater impact
Fun: We find enjoyment in one another and in our work
Work with a positive attitude and sense of humor
Contribute to a friendly and lighthearted environment
Exhibit and share enthusiasm
Make time to build relationships and laugh
Integrity: We are honest, authentic and follow through.
Do what we say we’ll do
Be open, honest and fair
Acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them
Maintain a high level of professional ethics
Inclusivity: We welcome people of all backgrounds in all aspects of our work.
Embrace differences and provide services to all people in our community
Bridge diverse communities
Provide a sense of belonging to all
Recognize others’ voices and opinions
How to apply
Application Process
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@vfaseattle.org. Position open until filled. Priority consideration by Monday, May 25, 2015 by 5:00pm.
Vietnamese Friendship Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, political ideology, physical or mental disability, military, or veteran status.