Overview
Soaring Spirits International (SSI) provides a positive peer community and research based, relevant virtual and in-person programming infused with a hope-building, life-affirming spirit for widowed people globally. SSI is a secular, inclusive, life affirming organization that prides itself on deeply appreciating the value of its team and affording them the same level of respect and compassion as SSI participants receive. SSI believes in the transformational power of hope, and intentionally acts as a force for good for widowed people as they rebuild their lives after the death of a spouse or partner.
SSI seeks a collaborative, passionate, and highly efficient Camp Widow Decor Coordinator to work under the direction of the Camp Widow Operations Coordinator and the Camp Widow Director. This is a volunteer position tasked with organizing and managing onsite our banquet theme, banquet decorations, and message release for our Saturday night banquet at camp.
Assigned Duties
- Attend pre-camp volunteer orientation and post-camp debrief meeting
- Manage all banquet and decor volunteers with assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
- Assist Camp Widow Director with planning theme and message release as well as coordinate needed supplies
- Unpack and organize decor boxes and items
- Set up banquet tables according to agreed upon specifications and theme
- Set up (and test, if applicable) message release according to agreed upon specifications and theme
- Tear down decor item and and re-pack for shipping
Desired Qualifications
- Lived experience with grief, loss, and bereavement
- Excellent self-awareness and empathy skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Comfort working independently, with a team player mindset
- Professional, patient, and thoughtful demeanor with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to schedule meetings during PST hours
- Detail oriented and reliable
- Volunteer management experience, preferred
- Ability to multitask and organize
- Interact with SSI staff and campers in accordance with SSI values
- Experience with banquets, decorations and events, preferred
Benefits
- Work with a compassionate, empathetic, and authentic team of Soaring Spirits staff and volunteers
- Free registration for Camp Widow in the United States where you will be operating in this role
- Receive an official SSI staff t-shirt and name badge
- Make new friends and colleagues
- Increase your confidence in life post-bereavement
SSI strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that is committed to creating a diverse workplace. SSI promotes strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is SSI’s objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.