HandsOn Hong Kong (HOHK) is a registered charity mobilizing and empowering the community to meet pressing social needs in Hong Kong through volunteer services. Founded in 2007, HOHK runs more than 100 volunteer activities each month, serving a broad range of organizations and causes including children and youth, elderly people, refugees, migrants, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. www.handsonhongkong.org

Title:
Program Officer

Reports to:
Senior Program Officer

Direct reports:
Volunteer leaders
Freelance and intern position as needed

Job purpose:
The Program Officer manages the development and execution of ongoing community service programs that support our NGO partners and provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for the public

Place of work:
HandsOn Hong Kong office, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Program work throughout Hong Kong (occcasional program work in China e.g. Shenzhen/ Guangzhou mainly)
Full-time position

Main duties:

• Develop and maintain relationships with NGO partners to best understand their needs for development of volunteer programs
• Manage and coordinate HOHK’s monthly calendar of volunteer programs (100+ per month) with NGO partners
• Research, identify and build new partnerships with NGOs to expand program base
• Lead and execute grant-funded community programs with impact, including planning, relationship management, monitoring and reporting
• Oversee recruitment, management, training and recognition of volunteers and volunteer leaders; maintain strong relationships and engagement with volunteers and volunteer leaders
• Support volunteers and volunteer leaders with training and use of the HOHK volunteer action platform
• Liaise closely with the Head of Communications regarding volunteer recruitment needs and program spotlight
• Conduct regular market assessments, including NGO and volunteer surveys to evaluate program mix
• Provide ongoing updates to entire HOHK team on new NGO partners and volunteer programs
• Mentor and supervise freelance staff and interns as needed
• Assist and support HOHK programs, reporting and fundraising, such as Serve-a-thon, Hike for Hong Kong, Drink for Good and the annual report
• Build relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and development goals of the organization

Skills required:

• Experience managing programs at a non-profit organization
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Passion for community involvement and commitment to HOHK's misson of service
• Desire to innovate and create new programs
• Degree in social work or related field a plus
• Written and spoken Cantonese and English required

How to apply:

Cover letter and CV may be sent to bonnie@handsonhongkong.org. Please also include current salary and expectation. References to be provided upon request. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually.