Quincy Asian Resource Inc. Volunteer & Event Coordinator

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) is a growing not-for-profit organization based in Quincy, MA (just south of Boston on the water and the “T” Red Line) whose mission is to foster and promote the development of the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of Asian Americans to benefit the entire community. Through AmeriCorp*VISTA, QARI has an opening for a Volunteer and Event Coordinator.

The Volunteer and Event Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other staff to coordinate and expand the agencies’ more than 150 volunteers, organize multiple cultural festivals, and assist the agency to connect to the Chinese and Vietnamese speaking community as well as the non Asian community. The Coordinator will also contribute to and learn about all aspects of running a small non profit agency. It is a full time, one year position with an option to be renewed for a second year

Responsibilities:
-Reach out to community members and organizations to recruit and train volunteers.
-Coordinate volunteer events and programs, especially organizing existing cultural festivals.
-Collaborate with Executive Director to write and submit grant applications
-Update the content for the agencies web site on a timely basis.
-Maintain member/volunteer database, assist with communications.
-Develop collaborative relationships with organizations that serve the Asian community.
-Assist other QARI staff in carrying out agency projects.
-Other duties as necessary in a dynamic office and appropriate to a candidate’s skill set.

Qualifications:
-Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred but not required.
-Interest in Asian immigrant communities.
-Sensitivity to the needs of the Asian population, good interpersonal skills
-Computer literacy in Microsoft office applications and ability to learn web design software.
-Must be 18 years or older, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
-Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to details.


Other details:
-AmeriCorps*VISTA Members receive a modest living allowance, health coverage, training and travel expenses. They also may be able to delay paying back student loans.
-Upon completion of a year of service, AmeriCorps*VISTA members receive an education award of $4,725 or $1,200 in cash stipend.
-QARI provides additional financial support for living expenses.

For more information about AmeriCorps*VISTA please visit: www.americorps.org
Contact information: John Brothers (617) 472-2200 Email: Quincyasian@gmail.com