Job Description
Job Summary Volunteers: Volunteers have a heart for giving back. The Research Assistant works on important, diverse research projects as needed by the Operations Team. We are excited to have you join our global team and help serve the world in philanthropy. About us UniversalGiving® is an award-winning nonprofit allowing people to donate and volunteer with top-performing, vetted organizations all over the world. 100% goes directly to the cause. All partner organizations are vetted with our proprietary Quality Model™. UniversalGiving® has been featured on the homepage of Bloomberg, Oprah.com, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. UniversalGiving® has been featured in more than 20 books: Harvard Business Review Book, HBR Guide to Delivering Effective Feedback, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive, and Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s Giving 2.0. We have also been highlighted in Huffington Post's list of best volunteering matching websites. We continue to gain momentum, with dozens of articles in the Christian Science Monitor and twice monthly contributions on Forbes. To date, we have matched more than $31 million dollars’ worth of volunteer hours. Responsibilities: • Research high net-worth potential and existing donors, foundations, corporations • Research journalists, universities, and celebrities to develop marketing partnerships • Research Tech for Good companies • Research Tools across Marketing, Operations, Product Development • Record, update and manage data in spreadsheets and Salesforce • With proven success & a positive attitude, take on special projects and new responsibilities Qualifications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Meticulous attention to detail • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Competence with Salesforce and Google Drive • Willingness to learn new technologies Benefits • Part-time, flexible, remote positions • Opportunity to work with a diverse, global team representing over 25 cultures • Gain experience with a Tech for Good nonprofit • With proven success & a positive attitude, UniversalGiving(r) is likely to facilitate J1, OPT visas Duration and Location • The position is available part-time (5-20 hours per week) • Minimum 6 months commitment • We provide remote positions with a highly globally focused team from more than 20 countries, including Russia, China, Japan, Ukraine, Georgia, the Philippines, Haiti, Germany, Canada, the Kurdish population, South Korea, the U.K., Brazil, and many more To Apply Please send your cover letter, resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio work to [email protected] with the subject: Research Assistant Volunteer Application UniversalGiving(r) is committed to understanding and representing the diverse populations it serves worldwide. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. We believe that a diverse team will best serve our diverse populations. Please see our policy on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Vision is to "Create a World Where Giving and Volunteering Are a Natural Part of Everyday Life." Let’s Connect: Facebook: UniversalGiving Twitter: @UniversalGiving LinkedIn: UniversalGiving Page Instagram: @ UniversalGiving Pinterest: @ UniversalGiving Our Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley: Blog: Living and Giving (CEO blog) Facebook: @ Pamela Hawley Twitter: @ PamelaHawley LinkedIn: Pamela Hawley Instagram: @ PamelaHawley Pinterest: @ PamelaHawley Watch our video to learn more: UniversalGiving Featured on CBS