Director of Volunteer and Internship Programs - Administration

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization.

Scope of Position:
The Director of Volunteer and Internship Programs plays a crucial role in building and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This position oversees The Bridge’s internship and volunteer programs, as well as the agency’s junior board. The role also supports internal and external communication efforts, liaises with the Board of Directors, and provides support to the Chief Executive Officer.

These responsibilities require the role to regularly spend time in the community and at The Bridge’s program locations.

Essential Position Functions:

Oversee the agency’s volunteer and internship programs.

Place interns and volunteers in appropriate openings across the agency by working with senior staff to determine internal needs.

Additional tasks may be assigned. Although this position generally works standard business hours, evening and weekend hours will occasionally be required. Four days per week in the office is required.

Train interns and volunteers or ensure they have access to appropriate training.

Plan and oversee volunteer days and appreciation events.

Regularly visit program locations for site visits, meetings, and volunteer activities.

Attend outreach events and information sessions, including internship fairs.

Build strong relationships with field placement offices, corporate volunteer programs, and other relevant partners.

Support internal and external communications efforts to foster stakeholder engagement.

Support public relations and grant-writing efforts.

Develop and prepare communications materials in coordination with agency senior staff.

Plan and promote agency-wide events.

Oversee The Bridge’s Junior Board.

Support the Junior Board in its mission to raise awareness and funds for the agency.

Attend and help organize related volunteer and fundraising events.

Provide C-suite-level executive support.

Provide administrative support to the CEO.Liaise with the Board of Directors and attend meetings as required.

Bachelor’s degree is required.

At least three years of experience in volunteer management or internal and external relations is required.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.

Experience with Microsoft applications and Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer