Join Our Staff

If you are interested in gaining experience in the non-profit sector and getting involved in a wide variety of project initiatives, HANDS is the right place for you to work. More than a job, working at HANDS is a commitment - a commitment to overcome challenges and achieve incredible results. Every job is essential, and every employee's contributions and ideas are integral to our success.

We are looking for someone unique and committed: You!

Please find below the jobs currently available at our organization, along with the profile of the candidate we are looking for and a brief description of the responsibilities that come with the job. Please note that all of these positions are unpaid. If you are interested in applying to any of these positions, please fill the Staff Application Form and send it to apply@handsorganization.org to continue with the process.

Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the operations of HANDS at Notre Dame
Design and implement volunteer recruitment strategy
Assist with fundraising strategy and development plan
Implement human resources model, coordinating events for staff members

Tasks

Staff management
Events coordination
Fundraising/Pitching

Requirements

Minimum of a B.A.
Background in Business/management
Experience in nonprofit/volunteer work, management and financial planning
Ability to work 6-8 hours per week

Volunteer Recruitment Intern

Responsibilities

Assist with the design and implementation of the volunteer recruitment strategy
Meet with professors and deans to talk to them about HANDS
Organize activities on campus in order to raise awareness
Evaluate means to reach and increase potential volunteers through social media

Tasks

Public Relations
Project/Event coordination

Requirements

Experience in coordinating events
Interest in volunteerism issues

Ability to work 3-5 hours per week

Marketing Intern

Responsibilities

Inspire new supporters to donate to the cause
Maintain and develop relationship with existing donors
Design and implement fundraising strategy based on portfolio segmentation
Organize fundraising events
Raise awareness about the organization by talking to potential donors
Manage and update database to record donor contact and preference info
Create material (presentations) to be presented to potential donors

Tasks

Design/material development
Marketing analysis

Requirements

Experience in sales, pitching, negotiation, public relations or portfolio management
Experience with public speaking
Ability to understand budget management
Business major a plus
Computer skills
Ability to work 4-6 hours per week

Communications Intern

Responsibilities

Write articles, news and blogs about HANDS programs and related topics to volunteering, philanthropy and social ventures
Assist with editing of website information, advertisement materials, etc

Tasks

Writing
Editing

Requirements

Experience with writing/editing
Experience with blogs and social media
English/Journalism major preferred
Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work 3-5 hours per week

Fundraising Portfolio Intern

Responsibilities

Inspire new supporters to donate to the cause
Maintain and develop relationship with existing donors
Design and implement fundraising strategy based on portfolio segmentation
Organize fundraising events
Raise awareness about the organization by talking to potential donors
Manage and update database to record donor contact and preference info
Create material (presentations) to be presented to potential donors

Tasks

Portfolio management
Pitching (PR)
Material development (presentation)
Fundraising events coordination

Requirements

Experience in sales, pitching, negotiation, public relations or portfolio management
Experience with public speaking
Ability to understand budget management
Business major a plus
Computer skills
Ability to work 4-6 hours per week