FIRST Inspires

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Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students? These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow! What We Offer We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. As a Great Place to Work® certified company, you’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST® and will have a front row seat to our life-changing programs. Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes: Healthcare Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life & AD&D Insurance Supplemental life insurance Voluntary accident and legal plans Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD) Flexible Work Schedule Hybrid Work Model 160 PTO hours for FT employees 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday) Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year One paid volunteer day per anniversary year Maternity and Parental Leave 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match) Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The salary range for this position is $54,988 - $61,213. New hires typically start within this range based on their qualifications, experience, and considerations of internal equity. Who You Are You are an organized and adaptable professional who provides essential logistics and administrative support to the Volunteer Resources Department (VRD). You take pride in managing data and generating reports with accuracy, and you serve as a trusted liaison with strategic sourcing for portal management. As a secondary subject matter expert on VRD systems, you offer reliable support to both internal teams and external customers, always demonstrating Gracious Professionalism® in your interactions. You strengthen departmental operations by maintaining and updating SOPs, and you work collaboratively with the VRD team on projects that advance the strategic priorities of FIRST. This role has the ability to be a remote working arrangement for the right candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. What You Will Do Lead logistics for VRD throughout the year and at major events (e.g., Championship, Community Conference). Additionally, you will: Manage the volunteer portal, including orders, budget tracking, and vendor relationships. Provide administrative support, including supply management, event logistics (orientation, travel, catering), meeting coordination, and file organization. Serve as a secondary subject matter expert for VRD systems and provide support to internal and external customers. Assist with data management and reporting, including volunteer surveys, evaluations, and analysis in partnership with Research & Evaluation. Maintain and update VRD policies and procedures to enhance operations. Provide project support for initiatives such as Mentor Development, Aurora, XRP, and Volunteer of the Year recognition. Support Championship operations, including Volunteer Central, Volunteer Café, and cross-team logistics coordination. What We Expect We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience: Typically requires BS/BA or work experience in related discipline Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 including SharePoint and Team Prioritization, organization skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working with both internal and external customers Flexibility to travel 5 - 10% depending on the time of the year Commitment to FIRST® Core Values Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas. Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems. Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world. Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences. Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together. Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do! Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination. I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity. I further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws. FIRST takes your privacy seriously, and we are dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal data. If you apply for a position at FIRST, we will collect, process, and store your personal data, such as your name, contact information, and application materials, to comply with our regulatory and legal obligations. FIRST will retain employment records, including employment applications, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.