About Us

We are engaged in the highest payoff youth development activity available today: mentoring. Our mentoring is fueled by two unique and powerful additional components: (1) an innovative curriculum that helps students develop and pursue viable post-high school education, training and career plans in workshops; and (2) work experiences that inform students’ plans, and open their eyes to new opportunities. We help students imagine their future, and act on what they imagine.

Our Imagining Your Future program helps young people feel more connected, enhancing their sense of purpose, boosting their confidence and imagination, and offering guided pathways to lives of meaning and well-paying jobs in satisfying careers. Imagining Your Future is designed for all students, but we emphasize those who would particularly benefit. We offer financial support to those facing socioeconomic, racial and cultural barriers to participating. See www.imaginingyourfuture.org

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and organized Event & Volunteer Coordinator to manage volunteer programs and coordinate and support our workshops and other events. This dual role requires excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a genuine commitment to youth development.

Key Responsibilities

● Recruit, train, and engage volunteers to support our Imagining Your Future program at Herndon High school and in the Herndon area.

● Develop and implement volunteer policies and retention strategies.

● Coordinate, plan and execute events, including workshops, fundraisers, outreach activities, and community programs.

● Help lead workshops and similar events, working with Harraseeket staff and volunteers and with students.

● Manage event logistics, vendor relationships, and promotional efforts.

● Foster relationships with community partners, sponsors, and volunteers.

● Track program and event metrics and prepare reports to evaluate success and areas for improvement.

● Ensure a positive experience for volunteers, students and other event participants.

Qualifications

● Experience in volunteer management and event coordination.

● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

● Passion for working with youth, community service, and nonprofit work.

● Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

● Self-motivated with a collaborative approach.

● Experience in nonprofit operations, administration, or leadership (ideally in a youth-serving or community-based organization).

● Ability to work both strategically and tactically in a lean environment.

● Comfort with technology and tools like Google Workspace, QuickBooks, CRM systems, etc.

● Commitment to Harraseeket’s mission.

Work Environment and Hours

● This is a part-time position (10–20 hours/week) with flexible scheduling.

● Hybrid or remote work arrangements available, but attendance at workshops, community events and in-person meetings in Northern Virginia – mostly in Herndon, but also in Reston, McLean and Arlington -- is required.

● Occasional availability for evening or weekend events or meetings.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Ability to Relocate:

Herndon, VA 20170: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20170

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