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Position Title: Corporate Project Planner (full-time, salaried)
Reports to: Director of Corporate Projects
Location: Hybrid workplace with 2-3 days in the office per week. HandsOn Twin Cities is located at 672 Transfer Road, Saint Paul, MN 55114.
Who We Are
HandsOn Twin Cities is a leader in connecting nonprofits, volunteers, and companies to provide high impact in our community. We connect individuals and groups with meaningful opportunities to effectively serve and learn, mobilize, and manage volunteers, and provide leadership development opportunities.
Commitment to Diversity
HandsOn Twin Cities is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an equitable and antiracist environment for all employees. Diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission. As such, we seek to recruit, support, develop, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool that both complements and reflects the community we proudly serve.
Purpose of Position
The Hands-on Corporate Volunteer Program plans volunteer events and projects for companies. In tandem, the department actively engages with nonprofits to understand the goals of their organization and the communities they serve. These volunteer events consist of volunteer projects at corporate offices, at-home or small group volunteering through our virtual volunteer Project in a Box service, beautification and conservation of community spaces, and days/weeks of service that may include all the former. Volunteer project examples: fleece tied blankets for shelters assisting the unhoused, snack packs for youth serving organizations, pet toys for animal rescues, rejuvenating spaces with a new coat of paint, light landscaping, organizing and much more!
The Corporate Project Planner is responsible for planning hands-on volunteer events and projects for companies that serve our nonprofit and community partners.
In this role, your responsibilities are:
Partnership Management
Cultivate and maintain relationships with multiple existing and potential corporate and nonprofit partners
Be a point of contact for nonprofits conducting outreach for volunteer projects and group opportunities, as well as the contact for corporations seeking group volunteer options
Provide exceptional customer service and communication to partners and vendors
Project Management
Understand the goals and scope of the nonprofit and corporate partners’ volunteer projects and/or events
Manage timelines, budgets, supply procurement, and event logistics
Provide timely dissemination of information such as project progress, evaluation and debrief, and other deliverables
Event and Volunteer Coordination
Lead the execution of customized corporate volunteer projects, ranging in size from 10-1,000 volunteers for one day and multi-day, in-person, and virtual volunteer initiatives.
Train and supervise volunteers to ensure quality and engagement
Communicate roles and responsibilities to HandsOn Twin Cities and contract staff supporting volunteer events
Other Responsibilities:
Collaborate with team to organize supplies in warehouse and manage inventory
Involve and supervise volunteers and interns as appropriate in job-related activities
Generate suggestions for improving project workflow and ideas for new service projects
Engage in HandsOn Twin Cities’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and incorporating them in your role
Provide volunteer opportunity referrals to corporate and community individuals/groups
Participate in the planning and execution of HandsOn Twin Cities’ signature events as necessary
Support the organization with storytelling
Other duties as assigned
We’re looking for someone who has:
A minimum of two (2) years planning events, managing volunteers and/or comparable experience working with community
Experience managing multiple, detail-oriented projects with overlapping timelines, resulting in successful project
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt and problem solve as events and projects may change during the planning process and in the current landscape
Willingness to learn crafting, painting, and gardening or already has a general knowledge of these skills
Enthusiasm to roll up your sleeves to spread mulch, count and move project supplies, and pack boxes of volunteer projects knowing these tasks contribute to a larger impact.
Ability to lift, carry and push objects up to 30 pounds
A team player with passion for social change
A valid MN driver’s license, a vehicle to help transport supplies to events when needed, a good driving record, and proof of insurance.
We have:
A team and organization committed to advancing our own knowledge of, place in, and action for racial justice in the community
A competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid personal days, and retirement plan with 3% match)
A supportive learning and professional development environment
A highly collaborative, fast-pace, flexible environment with a small, mighty team
More than 850 nonprofit partners who serve every facet of our community
Corporate partners range from small businesses to global Fortune 500 companies
THE #1 ranked metro area for volunteerism nationwide
A 105-year history of serving our community
Pay: The salary range for this role is $46,000 - $52,000 annually, with opportunity for growth.
Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@handsontwincities.org with the subject line “Corporate Project Planner.” HandsOn Twin Cities is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.