Job Opportunities
Atlanta, GA
The Manager, Economic Opportunity Programs supports the successful execution and development of new national economic opportunity programs that support financial stability and capability for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. This position will focus mostly on the launch of the Financial Opportunity Corps, a financial coaching program that utilizes AmeriCorps VISTA members in 10 locations throughout the country. The Manager will be responsible for compliance and tracking within VISTA regulations. This may involve financial and/or administrative support to ensure requirements are met. The position provides a unique opportunity to learn the inner workings of a national program while also supporting local, grassroots efforts. Some travel required.
Atlanta, GA
Points of Light manages a successful and growing portfolio of AmeriCorps programs including the National Direct Veteran Leader Corps Program and HandsOn Tech, granted by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Each of these programs utilizes AmeriCorps members in innovative strategies of volunteer engagement, volunteer leadership and community development.
Atlanta, GA
This vital position performs accounting duties with specialization in payroll and other duties necessary to processing accounting documents and financial statements on a timely basis. Position reports to the Senior Director, Finance.
Atlanta, GA
Points of Light is looking for a highly organized program coordinator to support the organization’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery program. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects and programs for nonprofits in the disaster response and recovery arena. The Program coordinator will be responsible for managing our HandsOn Network affiliate sub-grant program including but not limited to; grant reporting, story collection from affiliates, regional reporting, communication with affiliates, managing social media related to recovery and managing updates on website related to Sandy recovery.
Atlanta, GA
Responsible for the coordination of administrative functions for the Human Resources Department. Incumbent will participate in the administration of staffing, salary, training and benefits program and Points of Light’s Talent Management. Incumbent must assure that the Points of Light’s HR guiding principles are adhered to in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. These include having a focused and disciplined approach with an eye toward compliance with HR policies, regulations, laws and other Points of Light procedures, driving for results, delivering excellent customer service, emphasizing communication, recognition, teamwork and collaboration, seeking ways to support and develop standardized processes and common procedures, and an unwavering attention to growth and development in self and internal clients.
Atlanta, GA
This position will direct Points of Light’s web properties and manage a major redesign of pointsoflight.org. The result will be a dramatically different consumer-facing site positioning Points of Light for major growth in digital campaigns and properties, traditional media and social media reach.
Atlanta, GA
The Senior Director will partner with companies of all sizes to help build and improve the companies’ employee volunteering programs. Responsibile for identifying opportunities and managing the delivery of fee-based training and consulting services to corporate partners. Account management, developing pricing models and sales strategy for varying levels of corporate projects, consulting and training opportunities.
New York, New York
The Director of generationOn Schools will lead the global expansion and implementation of the generationOn Schools program, with its core components of standards aligned, service learning curricula, professional development and community engagement.
Internships
Crowdfunding Venture Interns
Atlanta, GA
We are seeking a team of self-starters with an interest in technology for social good to help launch a start-up venture at Points of Light. Our new Volunteamer.com platform is an experimental crowdfunding platform with added volunteer management features to allow everyday citizens to organize and raise donations for small volunteer projects in their communities.
Video Production Specialist Intern
Atlanta, GA
Are you interested in producing engaging and original short videos? Do you enjoy using your creativity to develop a vision from a concept to a product? Points of Light wants you! We are seeking an experienced individual to work independently as a video production specialist. In line with Points of Light’s mission, the videos produced will focus on putting people in the center of change as well as inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world.
Knowledge Management Intern
Atlanta, GA
Do you enjoy researching and learning about civic engagement and leadership? Are you a motivated individual able to work both collaboratively and independently? Points of Light needs you!
Points of Light is seeking a skilled individual to analyze and edit the Points of Light online library of tools and resources. In line with Points of Light’s mission, these resources focus on putting people in the center of change as well as inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world.
Marketing Strategist Intern
Atlanta, GA
Do you have the creative vision to analyze and determine customer needs within the volunteer sector? Do you possess the skills to research, promote and manage a marketing plan that provides for a profitable and expanding program? Points of Light wants you! We are seeking an experienced individual to develop a marketing and communications strategy to promote Points of Light learning products.
Story Telling Journalist
Atlanta, GA
Do you like hearing and/or telling a great positive story? Points of Light needs you! We want to leverage that passion to create learning tools for volunteer leaders. Points of Light is seeking an experienced individual to interview and document case studies of projects and programs that effectively leverage volunteers. In line with Points of Light’s mission, the developed materials will place emphasis on putting people in the center of change as well as inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world.
E-Learning Specialist Intern
Atlanta, GA
Do you enjoy using your creativity to develop interactive and engaging learning products? Points of Light wants you! We are seeking an experienced e-learning specialist to help develop Points of Light curriculum into e-courses to place on Learning Management Systems (LMS). Responsibilities will include reviewing curriculum and leveraging Articulate and/or Captivate to transition the curriculum into e-learning modules that will help volunteers and those who manage them to take action that changes the world.
Graphic Design and Multimedia Specialist Intern
Atlanta, GA
Do you enjoy using your creativity to communicate through art and technology mediums? Points of Light needs you! We are seeking an experienced individual to design and edit branding materials for Points of Light University as the department transitions from their previous brand: HandsOn University. In line with Points of Light’s mission, these materials will focus on putting people in the center of change as well as inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take action that changes the world.
Microsoft Outlook Administration Volunteer
Atlanta, GA
This volunteer will work closely with the Executive Office and senior staff members to organize important contact lists, verify existing content, and update contact list with new information. This position will be very important to the efficiency and effectiveness of our Executive Office.