NHQ:ISD-OPS: SharePoint Design Support Volunteer
NHQ:ISD-OPS: SharePoint Design Support Volunteer
This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) International Services (ISD) department. This is a virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. This position will support the International Services Department in various capacities (designer, analyst, archivist, IM/KM, etc.) to help improve the SharePoint/Teams environment to better support their mission-driven work. They will work across ISD units and groups under the supervision of the ISD Dedicated SharePoint Admin.
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Remote: National Headquarters,Remote: Northeast Division,Virtual Volunteer
Key Responsibilities
Under guidance and supervision of ISD SharePoint Admin the volunteer will collaborate across all ISD units on various projects to include:
- Create, maintain and implement records management systems and/or archiving
- Administration, design and implementation of site pages, document libraries, wikis, etc. using SharePoint tools and capabilities (web parts, metadata, quick links, etc.)
- Collaborate with individuals and teams to understand their SharePoint needs and work on solutions to provide an intuitive, end-user experience
- Participate in curation and maintenance of SharePoint guidance and resources
- Migration of documents and data to new structure
- Clean-up of existing data
- Ongoing site administration as needed, which may include: Adding new features to site and Updating security and permissions o Adding new users
Qualifications
Required:
- Broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for service
- Respectful maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to learn
- Work well individually and with others
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Substantial experience with SharePoint administration or development
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably and independently navigate IT systems
- Comfortable working independently and with minimal supervision
- Reliable access to internet during volunteer hours
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Preferred:
- SharePoint certification
Training
- International Services provides standard orientation to the American Red Cross, International Services Department
- ISD Dedicated Admin will provide orientation to the SharePoint Focal Point group
- Introduction to department’s existing use of SharePoint and business needs
Development Opportunities
- Access to EDGE (Engagement. Development. Growth. Education, powered by Cornerstone) our new learning management system for all internal staff training, including instructor-led courses, web-based training, and blended learning programs
- Opportunity to Facilitate/Lead ISD-wide learning sessions (SP 101 Initiative)
- Learning opportunity as it relates to international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Enhance leadership and communication skills
- Opportunity to attend any learning events and brown bags available to staff
- Deepen knowledge on IT systems and their uses in humanitarian organizations
Length of Appointment
Minimum 6 month commitment, renewable
Time Commitment
8 - 10 hours per week, with at least 2 – 3 hours per week during business hours