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Volunteer Programs & Advancement Assistant, Co-Op

CompanyPINE STREET INN INC
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The assistant will perform administrative and programmatic duties to support volunteer services, donor engagement, and special events. They will collaborate with various departments including workforce development, food services, and emergency shelter teams.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $20
Company Size
493
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
With a mission to end homelessness, Pine Street Inn is New England's leading provider of housing, shelter, street outreach and job training to homeless individuals in Greater Boston. Pine Street Inn welcomes nearly 2,400 homeless individuals daily to provide short- and long-term solutions so that they can begin the journey out of homelessness and into a home and community. Our vision is to help individuals gain stability and their highest level of independence by offering a wide range of services for every person who turns to Pine Street for help.
About the Role

Description

Northeastern University Co-Op


SCHEDULE: 40 HOURS, Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-6:30pm


Pays $18.78 - $19.55 per hour DOE (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)
 

LOCATION:      444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA


SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:


The NU co-op Volunteer Programs & Advancement Assistant will be tasked with a variety of administrative and programmatic duties that facilitate the coordination of volunteer service, donor engagement opportunities and special events.

The co-op will learn about the issue of homelessness by becoming a team member of the Advancement team at Boston’s leading and largest non-profit resource for the homeless. This is a unique position that allows the co-op to work alongside many other departments within the agency, such as the Workforce Development, Food Services, Emergency Shelter, Housing, and Street Outreach teams.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 


REQUIRED:         

  • Strong computer/Microsoft Office skills/knowledge
  • Strong oral and written communication skills 

PHYSICAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:


REQUIRED:         

  • This position involves occasional heavy lifting  
  • Ability to climb stairs and move around in a timely manner

MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS: 


REQUIRED:         

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently on various projects
Key Skills
Microsoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsMulti-taskingInitiativeAdministrative supportEvent coordinationDonor engagement
Categories
Social ServicesAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
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