NVO Volunteer - Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Gerlach, NV

Department: Nevada Operations

Type: Volunteer

Min. Experience: Mid Level

The Nevada Operations team is responsible for managing and facilitating the day-to-day operations of Burning Man Project in Gerlach, Nevada. The team consists of approximately 60 year-round staff members who oversee various departments such as Personnel, Gerlach Office, Gerlach Waste Stream, Speciality Construction, Ranch Crew, Solar, Saloon, Commissary, Maintenance, Mobile Maintenance, Housing, Gerlach Center, BRC Storage, and Auto Shop. We work towards creating a sustainable community in Northern Nevada by focusing on our off fossil fuel initiatives, program development, and asset expansion and improvement.

Date and time frame of role***

Remote 10 - 15 hrs per week October - July
Local 15 - 25 hrs per week August - September

Must-have talents***

Computer literate
Hybrid remote and in-person availability
Loves humans, Compassionate, and Understanding
Ability to complete multiple tasks at a time
Open and excited to learn new skills and meet people with a diverse background

Nice-to-have talents ***

Workflow software knowledge including Airtable and Google Suite
Previously attended Burning Man and familiar with its culture

List of potential tasks ***

Reaching out to new volunteers to usher through the onboarding and orientation process
Follow up with Volunteers while on site to be sure their needs are met
Assist with offboarding volunteers

The deadline to apply for this role is 5:00 pm Pacific on May 10th 2024.

*** subject to changes throughout the season

NOTICE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

Burning Man Project celebrates the importance of creating a diverse environment and enthusiastically encourages Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Color, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, women, and people with disabilities, of all ages, to apply.
Burning Man Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Notice for Remote Opportunities: Burning Man Project is currently able to hire remote employees living/working in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, LA, MA, MI, MT, NC, NH, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI. Working hours for all positions are based on Pacific Time.

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