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In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Summary The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy (“Academy”) is the signature program of Washington Nationals Philanthropies (“WNP”). The Academy uses baseball and softball as vehicles to foster positive character development, academic achievement, and improved health outcomes among underserved youth in Washington, D.C. Through year-round programming at its nine-acre educational and athletic campus in Ward 7, the Academy provides holistic support and development opportunities for Scholar Athletes and their families. Reporting to the Senior Director, Civic Engagement & Operations, the Associate, Volunteer and Alumni Relations (“Associate”) is responsible for leading the Academy’s volunteer recruitment and management efforts and alumni engagement programming. The Associate will recruit, train, deploy, and retain volunteers, mentors, and alumni participants in support of Academy programs, events, and initiatives, while creating meaningful opportunities for alumni to remain engaged and connected to the Academy. This highly relationship-focused position requires building and maintaining a robust pipeline of volunteers, mentors, and alumni participants through strategic outreach, partnership development, and community engagement. The Associate will leverage existing partnerships and cultivate new relationships with athletic organizations, colleges and universities, community groups, and corporate partners to ensure strong volunteer support across Academy programs, including the YBA PLAY program during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. A key responsibility of this role is leading the Academy’s BASE mentoring initiative. The Associate will recruit, screen, train, match, and support mentors; oversee program operations; and develop mentoring experiences that align with the Academy’s social-emotional learning (SEL) framework. Through intentional mentoring activities and relationship-building opportunities, the Associate will help Scholar Athletes strengthen key social-emotional competencies and achieve positive developmental outcomes. Success in this role will be measured by volunteer recruitment and retention, mentor and alumni engagement, program participation, data integrity, and stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a creative, flexible problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates a growth mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep commitment to the Academy’s mission and values. WNP seeks someone who is dedicated to ensuring Scholar Athletes, families, volunteers, and alumni have an exceptional Academy experience. The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses. Key Responsibilities Volunteer Recruitment, Mentoring and Management • Recruit, interview, train, schedule, and manage volunteers across all Academy programs, with an emphasis on strong communication, engagement, retention, and positive participant experiences. • Develop and maintain a year-round recruitment strategy designed to build a diverse and sustainable pipeline of volunteers, mentors, and alumni participants. • Leverage existing partnerships and cultivate new relationships with athletic organizations, colleges and universities, community groups, and corporate partners to ensure adequate volunteer support for Academy programs, including the YBA PLAY program during spring, summer, and fall seasons. • Engage in community outreach and represent the Academy at networking, recruitment, and volunteer engagement events. • Facilitate strong stewardship of volunteers, mentors, mentees, families, and staff. • Foster a culture in which volunteers are recognized and valued for their contributions and commitment to the Academy. • Lead all aspects of the Academy’s BASE mentoring program, including mentor recruitment, screening, onboarding, training, placement, support, and retention. • Strategically match mentors with Scholar Athletes and monitor mentoring relationships to ensure meaningful engagement and positive outcomes. • Develop, coordinate, and facilitate Mentoring Hour activities and experiences aligned with the Academy’s social-emotional learning (SEL) framework, ensuring Scholar Athletes build competencies including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. • Continually evaluate and update volunteer and mentoring policies, procedures, and training materials to prom