Temporary, Full-Time Coordinator, Corporate Activation

Temporary full-time role: January – July 2025

Join Points of Light and Change the World

Points of Light mobilizes millions of people to take action that is changing the world. Through 120 affiliates in 34 States and 32 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and businesses, Points of Light engages 3.8 million volunteers in 13.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most.

Cast from the vision of one thousand points of light shared by its founder, President George H.W. Bush, in his 1989 inaugural address, Points of Light was founded in 1990 as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage and empower the spirit of service. The organization extends President Bush’s vision that “any definition of a successful life must include serving others.” Today, Points of Light continues to transcend politics and borders to inspire millions of individuals worldwide to take action. 

Join Us: Be part of a movement that changes lives and communities. Please read the Coordinator, Corporate Activation position description below. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org. 

Salary: $38,400 - $44,800 Annually

Reports to: Senior Manager, Corporate Activation

Department: Program & Impact

Location: Points of Light is a remote-first organization. Any U.S. location in the Eastern or Central time zone in a market with a major airport. Washington, DC preferred.

Term: January – July 2025

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Corporate Activation provides administrative and program operations support for a large-scale corporate employee volunteer campaign that engages nearly 15,000 volunteers in 50 countries and territories each summer and sits on the Points of Light Corporate Activation team. In partnership with the Points of Light global affiliate network, we develop and manage meaningful volunteer experiences with community organizations and engage corporate employees to drive social impact and strengthen communities around the globe. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate Activation, who oversees the client and affiliate relationships and overall program timeline and outcomes, as well as the many administrative and logistical details involved in an undertaking of this size. A typical day might involve tracking and saving data, coordinating meetings across multiple time zones, compiling meeting notes, monitoring deadlines, helping facilitate presentations, entering project or volunteer data, collecting reports and photos from affiliates, or communicating with partner organizations by email.

The successful candidate will be a quick learner with a passion for civic engagement and the nonprofit sector, capacity to successfully manage simultaneous tasks, and impeccable organizational skills. The Coordinator is an essential partner to the Senior Manager in the success of this program; this is a great opportunity to play a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in a large-scale global impact program and to gain experience in a fast-paced and collaborative nonprofit setting.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Data Management and Tracking
  • Support management of data and information related to a large-scale global employee volunteer campaign, including using Excel to track, clean, import, export, sort, and organize project-related data as well as using an online volunteer tracking platform.
• Program Support
  • Provide administrative support for the program. Specific tasks vary depending on the program phase but may include data entry, electronic filing and document organization, coordinating partner and affiliate meeting logistics and compiling meeting notes, tracking deadlines and sending reminders to partner organizations, formatting spreadsheets, providing support with compiling presentations and keeping track of any communications from partners. 
• Volunteer Project Support
  • Ensure success of volunteer events by managing intake of project documents and requests, tracking registration numbers and event dates, organizing post-event impact data, and supporting all aspects of program reporting which includes managing photos, data reconciliation and drafting the final impact report.
• On-site Program Support
  • The Coordinator may also participate in limited travel to provide on-site logistical support (such as distributing volunteer t-shirts or staffing a check-in table) at the corporate partner’s office or partner locations before and during the program. 
• Other duties in alignment with a coordinator role at Points of Light.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and deliver quality results in a flexible and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, data management, and time management skills with a high attention to detail.  
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.
• High degree of personal initiative and accountability.
• Track record of being solution-oriented and proactive when collaborating with colleagues and in interactions with external stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team with the ability to be productive in a remote environment.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit operations, office management or in an administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Word) and Google Workspace (particularly Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides); familiarity with a CSR volunteer management system, a plus
• Some non-traditional hours for early morning and/or late evening calls are an expectation of this role given the global footprint of our corporate partners and affiliate network 
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and a commitment to promoting equity in all aspects of the workplace

Culture and Values: Points of Light has a 35-year history that it seeks to honor, while looking toward the future as an innovative thought leader in the social sector. We have a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our organization values innovation, dedication, teamwork and respect. We enjoy thinking big, but also working hard to deliver our best work. Our team is solution-oriented, looking for someone who is always ready to deliver on ways to solve challenges, internally and with external partners. 

What We Offer: Competitive compensation and excellent benefits including a robust PTO program: 18 days of PTO, 13 holidays, and 1 floating holiday; plus, we are closed December 25-January 1. Medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, a 403b program with employer match, and 1 day of paid volunteer time off per month.

Points of Light is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.