VETERAN SAILING
Volunteer Executive Assistant to the Founder
VETERAN SAILING, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
About Us:
Veteran Sailing empowers veterans and service members through therapeutic sailing experiences, fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and personal growth on the water. We host hands-on sailing events and create pathways for veterans to pursue sailing certifications and volunteer roles.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and organized Volunteer Executive Assistant to support our Founder with day-to-day operations and special projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking, communicating professionally, and helping a growing nonprofit run smoothly.
Responsibilities:
Manage and organize the Founder’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and follow-up calls.
Monitor and respond to general inquiry emails on behalf of the organization.
Coordinate logistics for sailing events, such as contacting marinas, local businesses, or partners.
Assist with outreach to community partners, donors, and volunteers.
Prepare simple documents, notes, or reports as requested.
Support administrative tasks related to sailing programs and events.
Qualifications: Strong organizational and communication skills (email and phone).
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Comfortable making phone calls and corresponding professionally.
Interest in supporting veterans, nonprofits, or sailing (experience not required).
Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Benefits: Gain experience in nonprofit operations and executive-level support.
Flexible schedule and remote-friendly.
Contribute directly to a mission helping veterans through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Networking opportunities with community partners and sailing professionals.
Private Group Details: Group Size Range: 1 - 50+ Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) Event can be held at organization location(s) Event can be held virtually No Donation Watch our video to learn more: Veteran Sailing Promo Video
Monitor and respond to general inquiry emails on behalf of the organization.
Coordinate logistics for sailing events, such as contacting marinas, local businesses, or partners.
Assist with outreach to community partners, donors, and volunteers.
Prepare simple documents, notes, or reports as requested.
Support administrative tasks related to sailing programs and events.
Qualifications: Strong organizational and communication skills (email and phone).
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Comfortable making phone calls and corresponding professionally.
Interest in supporting veterans, nonprofits, or sailing (experience not required).
Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Benefits: Gain experience in nonprofit operations and executive-level support.
Flexible schedule and remote-friendly.
Contribute directly to a mission helping veterans through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Networking opportunities with community partners and sailing professionals.
Private Group Details: Group Size Range: 1 - 50+ Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) Event can be held at organization location(s) Event can be held virtually No Donation Watch our video to learn more: Veteran Sailing Promo Video