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Volunteer: Executive Assistant

This Executive Assistant position will support the Communication Team of a prominent faith-based food recovery nonprofit headquartered in Montgomery County.  The candidate needs to have a good command of the English language, with writing and organizational skills. Administrative experience preferred. Conversational Spanish is a plus.

This virtual position uses E-mail, text messaging, telephone, and the Google suite of products.  

Equipment Requirement: Must have a personal computer with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office.  Familiar with Google Docs and Google Sheets is a plus.

Time commitment: 5-10+ hours per week with little to no weekend work.

Two positions available. 

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

This Executive Assistant position will support the Communication Team of a prominent faith-based food recovery nonprofit headquartered in Montgomery County.  The candidate needs to have a good command of the English language, with writing and organizational skills. Administrative experience preferred. Conversational Spanish is a plus.

This virtual position uses E-mail, text messaging, telephone, and the Google suite of products.  

Equipment Requirement: Must have a personal computer with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office.  Familiar with Google Docs and Google Sheets is a plus.

Time commitment: 5-10+ hours per week with little to no weekend work.

Two positions available. 

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20850

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Photographer

Photographer is needed to capture photos at food distributions, events and fundraisers.  Celestial Manna is faith based food recovery non profit based in Montgomery County Maryland.  The photographer will have fun while helping to improve the lives of food insecure families.  This position would be a great way for photographers or aspiring photographers to get involved and make a great impact. Events are located around the DMV area.  Requirements: professional camera, computer with reliable internet serivce and photo editing software.  Time committment is 2 to 4 hours a week.   

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Photographer is needed to capture photos at food distributions, events and fundraisers.  Celestial Manna is faith based food recovery non profit based in Montgomery County Maryland.  The photographer will have fun while helping to improve the lives of food insecure families.  This position would be a great way for photographers or aspiring photographers to get involved and make a great impact. Events are located around the DMV area.  Requirements: professional camera, computer with reliable internet serivce and photo editing software.  Time committment is 2 to 4 hours a week.   

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Support Desk Team Member

Celestial Manna is a faith based food recovery nonprofit.  This position accepts incoming calls for food assistance, potential volunteer inquiries, donors and people seeking information.  You will be the organization's first point of contact. This is an opportunity to help the community and make a big impact in the lives of the food insecure.

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Celestial Manna is a faith based food recovery nonprofit.  This position accepts incoming calls for food assistance, potential volunteer inquiries, donors and people seeking information.  You will be the organization's first point of contact. This is an opportunity to help the community and make a big impact in the lives of the food insecure.

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Fundraising Assistant

Purpose:  This position supports the lead grant writer for a prominent faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Fundraising Assistant is expected to spend 5-15 hours each week Deadlines for specific projects will be announced

Qualifications

Must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection Must have audio/video conferencing capability (Google Meet, Zoom) Will be assigned a Celestial Manna email account for communications Must have solid writing skills, to include use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write papers. Prior grant writing experience is desired Must have solid research skills. Position will perform internet-based research assignments Must work cooperatively with other writers and research interns, as part of a team

Duties:

Under guidance from the lead writer, research the background and funding priorities of grant-making agencies. The list of agencies to investigate will be provided. Information will be documented in the online database within Celestial Manna’s Google Workspace site. Periodically review and update the database of grant-making agencies When funding opportunities are identified, Assistant will prepare a draft funding proposal using the outline requested in the grant giver’s notice, or from Celestial Manna templates. Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations and companies Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters Under guidance from the lead writer, assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals or training materials May be requested to monitor / manage portions of the Celestial Manna social media presence May be requested to attend leadership meetings to offer presentations or reports, or to be the official note-taker. Meetings will normally be virtual

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Purpose:  This position supports the lead grant writer for a prominent faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

Fundraising Assistant is expected to spend 5-15 hours each week Deadlines for specific projects will be announced

Qualifications

Must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection Must have audio/video conferencing capability (Google Meet, Zoom) Will be assigned a Celestial Manna email account for communications Must have solid writing skills, to include use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write papers. Prior grant writing experience is desired Must have solid research skills. Position will perform internet-based research assignments Must work cooperatively with other writers and research interns, as part of a team

Duties:

Under guidance from the lead writer, research the background and funding priorities of grant-making agencies. The list of agencies to investigate will be provided. Information will be documented in the online database within Celestial Manna’s Google Workspace site. Periodically review and update the database of grant-making agencies When funding opportunities are identified, Assistant will prepare a draft funding proposal using the outline requested in the grant giver’s notice, or from Celestial Manna templates. Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations and companies Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters Under guidance from the lead writer, assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals or training materials May be requested to monitor / manage portions of the Celestial Manna social media presence May be requested to attend leadership meetings to offer presentations or reports, or to be the official note-taker. Meetings will normally be virtual

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Fundraising Intern

Purpose:  This position supports the lead writer for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

There will be one to two meetings weekly with supervising writer in the early evening During school, the Intern is expected to spend 5-7 hours each week During extended breaks (such as summer), Intern will spend 10-12 hours a week Deadlines for specific projects will be announced and enforced

Qualifications

Must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection Must have audio conferencing capability (Google Meet, Zoom). Will be assigned a Celestial Manna email account for communications Must have solid writing skills, to include use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write papers of up to 500 words. Must have good research skills. Position will perform internet-based research assignments. Must work cooperatively with others, as part of a team

Duties:

Under guidance from the lead writer, research the background and funding priorities of grant-making agencies. The list of agencies to investigate will be provided. Information will be documented in the online database within Celestial Manna’s Google Workspace site. Periodically review and update the database of grant-making agencies When funding opportunities are identified, Assistant will prepare a draft funding proposal using the outline requested in the grant giver’s notice, or from Celestial Manna templates. Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations and companies Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters Under guidance from the lead writer, assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals or training materials. May be requested to monitor / manage portions of the Celestial Manna social media presence May be requested to attend leadership meetings to offer presentations or reports. Meetings will normally be virtual.

Compensation

This position is volunteer and monetary compensation is not offered. Assistant’s efforts will be assessed and/or similar reviews will be provided

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Purpose:  This position supports the lead writer for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food rescue non‑profit.  This position accomplishes research and drafts grant proposals, fundraising materials and related documents to fund the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual. 

Schedule

There will be one to two meetings weekly with supervising writer in the early evening During school, the Intern is expected to spend 5-7 hours each week During extended breaks (such as summer), Intern will spend 10-12 hours a week Deadlines for specific projects will be announced and enforced

Qualifications

Must have access to a computer with reliable internet connection Must have audio conferencing capability (Google Meet, Zoom). Will be assigned a Celestial Manna email account for communications Must have solid writing skills, to include use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write papers of up to 500 words. Must have good research skills. Position will perform internet-based research assignments. Must work cooperatively with others, as part of a team

Duties:

Under guidance from the lead writer, research the background and funding priorities of grant-making agencies. The list of agencies to investigate will be provided. Information will be documented in the online database within Celestial Manna’s Google Workspace site. Periodically review and update the database of grant-making agencies When funding opportunities are identified, Assistant will prepare a draft funding proposal using the outline requested in the grant giver’s notice, or from Celestial Manna templates. Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations and companies Under guidance from the lead writer, draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters Under guidance from the lead writer, assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals or training materials. May be requested to monitor / manage portions of the Celestial Manna social media presence May be requested to attend leadership meetings to offer presentations or reports. Meetings will normally be virtual.

Compensation

This position is volunteer and monetary compensation is not offered. Assistant’s efforts will be assessed and/or similar reviews will be provided

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Marketing Assistant (50+ Network)

This position supports the Vice President of Communications for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food recovery non-profit.  This position helps plan and implement a social media engagement strategy, newsletters, and reports that enhance the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual.  

Duties include:

Under guidance from the Vice President of Communications plan and implement a social media engagement strategy.   Help plan and maintain forward-facing social media calendar Develop posts to match developed schedule and post per schedule. Monitor social responses. Affirm good responses.  Report complaints to the appropriate staff member.  Collaborate with the Communication Team to publish periodic informational reports and newsletters to volunteers,  donors and the community.   Draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations, and companies under the guidance of the lead writer.  Draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters. Assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals, or training materials.

 Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Must have solid writing skills, including the use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write social media posts, captions, articles and reports. Social media strategy, analytics and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere a plus.  Must have strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and multi-task. Must work cooperatively with others, as part of a team.

 

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

This position supports the Vice President of Communications for Celestial Manna, Inc, a faith-based food recovery non-profit.  This position helps plan and implement a social media engagement strategy, newsletters, and reports that enhance the ongoing operations of Celestial Manna.

Location: This position is virtual.  

Duties include:

Under guidance from the Vice President of Communications plan and implement a social media engagement strategy.   Help plan and maintain forward-facing social media calendar Develop posts to match developed schedule and post per schedule. Monitor social responses. Affirm good responses.  Report complaints to the appropriate staff member.  Collaborate with the Communication Team to publish periodic informational reports and newsletters to volunteers,  donors and the community.   Draft or edit marketing materials to solicit direct donation funding from individuals, organizations, and companies under the guidance of the lead writer.  Draft or edit general purpose marketing materials, including support for the Celestial Manna newsletters. Assist with creating or editing meeting minutes, staff policy manuals, or training materials.

 Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent training and/or experience. Must have solid writing skills, including the use of grammar, paragraph structure and ability to quickly write social media posts, captions, articles and reports. Social media strategy, analytics and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere a plus.  Must have strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and multi-task. Must work cooperatively with others, as part of a team.

 

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 20855

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Social Media Volunteer

Description

Want to make a difference in your community and help your neighbors in need?  Looking for a fun, creative, engaging and totally rewarding volunteer opportunity?  Here it is! 

Celestial Manna's primary mission is to feed the hungry by providing them with free food which is locally donated.  Our organization feeds over 20,000 of the most vulnerable families in Montgomery County and the DC metro area monthly.

We need a volunteer to assist in managing our communications department including our social media, marketing and blogging.   This individual will help advance Celestial Manna's online presence and promote our social mission by helping create and maintain blogs, scheduling daily feeds on Twitter and Instagram and helping to maintain the official Facebook page as well as help organize online fundraisers. 

 

 

Job Title

Marketing and Social Media Specialist

Reports To

Executive Director, Celestial Manna

Other Key Contacts

Board of Directors, Webmaster, Volunteer Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day communication with Executive Director, volunteers, Webmaster and Volunteer Coordinator Receive pictures and videos from volunteers and arrange them in appealing collages for the various social media platforms Develop paper marketing materials to promote Celestial Manna; flyers, thank you notes. Write a monthly public blog using information gathered from volunteer sources to highlight the work of Celestial Manna Write a monthly inspirational internal blog with information gathered from volunteers Gather information from volunteers and write engaging stories to go with the photos Work closely with Webmaster to post pictures, videos and collages on website Work closely with Webmaster to create posts that highlight stories of outstanding service Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator to manage the Volunteer Center website  Develop contacts with radio, television and newspaper media outlets to promote Celestial Manna  Attend occasional meetings and activities sponsored by other nonprofits and local agencies  Assist with organization of fundraisers, and quarterly networking meetings

 

Qualifications include:

Organizational skills

Experience of marketing and social media, either through education, work or volunteering

Familiarity with using social media and other online tools to generate interest on a project

Be a good communicator 

Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus

Interest in resolving food security and poverty issues in her/his community

Ability to express ideas articulately and persuasively in person and in writing

Understanding and commitment to appropriately handling sensitive information 

 

 

Working Conditions:

The Marketing and Social Media Specialist will work from home and must have a home computer with up-to-date software needed to perform the work, and high-speed Internet access. 

Physical Requirements:   No special physical requirements Time Requirements:

At least 10 hours a week to start.  To perform this role well, a person must also be willing to expand his or her knowledge of the mission of Celestial Manna and contribute time to other activities such as food drives, ad hoc editing requests, and new technology training.

 

Additional Details  

18 and older

   

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Description

Want to make a difference in your community and help your neighbors in need?  Looking for a fun, creative, engaging and totally rewarding volunteer opportunity?  Here it is! 

Celestial Manna's primary mission is to feed the hungry by providing them with free food which is locally donated.  Our organization feeds over 20,000 of the most vulnerable families in Montgomery County and the DC metro area monthly.

We need a volunteer to assist in managing our communications department including our social media, marketing and blogging.   This individual will help advance Celestial Manna's online presence and promote our social mission by helping create and maintain blogs, scheduling daily feeds on Twitter and Instagram and helping to maintain the official Facebook page as well as help organize online fundraisers. 

 

 

Job Title

Marketing and Social Media Specialist

Reports To

Executive Director, Celestial Manna

Other Key Contacts

Board of Directors, Webmaster, Volunteer Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Day to day communication with Executive Director, volunteers, Webmaster and Volunteer Coordinator Receive pictures and videos from volunteers and arrange them in appealing collages for the various social media platforms Develop paper marketing materials to promote Celestial Manna; flyers, thank you notes. Write a monthly public blog using information gathered from volunteer sources to highlight the work of Celestial Manna Write a monthly inspirational internal blog with information gathered from volunteers Gather information from volunteers and write engaging stories to go with the photos Work closely with Webmaster to post pictures, videos and collages on website Work closely with Webmaster to create posts that highlight stories of outstanding service Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator to manage the Volunteer Center website  Develop contacts with radio, television and newspaper media outlets to promote Celestial Manna  Attend occasional meetings and activities sponsored by other nonprofits and local agencies  Assist with organization of fundraisers, and quarterly networking meetings

 

Qualifications include:

Organizational skills

Experience of marketing and social media, either through education, work or volunteering

Familiarity with using social media and other online tools to generate interest on a project

Be a good communicator 

Bilingual or multilingual abilities a plus

Interest in resolving food security and poverty issues in her/his community

Ability to express ideas articulately and persuasively in person and in writing

Understanding and commitment to appropriately handling sensitive information 

 

 

Working Conditions:

The Marketing and Social Media Specialist will work from home and must have a home computer with up-to-date software needed to perform the work, and high-speed Internet access. 

Physical Requirements:   No special physical requirements Time Requirements:

At least 10 hours a week to start.  To perform this role well, a person must also be willing to expand his or her knowledge of the mission of Celestial Manna and contribute time to other activities such as food drives, ad hoc editing requests, and new technology training.

 

Additional Details  

18 and older

   

Agency: Celestial Manna, Inc

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No