Volunteer Nonprofit Operations & Financial Coordinator

About Lights Back On, Inc.

Lights Back On, Inc. is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019. We assist individuals and families affected by poverty, natural disasters, and limited access to electricity. We are strengthening our Community Resource Navigator (Information and Referral) Program, which helps locate organizations and programs offering utility assistance, housing support, food resources, and other essential services. We primarily serve Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, and Cobb counties in metropolitan Atlanta. We seek a motivated volunteer to help strengthen administrative and financial foundations.

Position Overview

The Volunteer Nonprofit Operations & Financial Coordinator will work with organizational leadership to improve financial organization, administrative processes, operational planning, and readiness for future funding opportunities. This role is for individuals who enjoy helping a grassroots nonprofit build practical systems and sustainable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Organization: Organize financial records, monitor expenses, and improve basic financial tracking procedures.
• Budgeting: Assist with reviewing operating budgets, preparing budget summaries, and tracking financial projections.
• Administrative Support: Develop organizational procedures, document management systems, and administrative workflows.
• Grant Readiness: Organize financial and operational information for grant applications and donor reporting.
• Operational Planning: Support the implementation of organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Financial Accountability: Recommend practical internal controls and reporting procedures for a small nonprofit.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Sheets, or other financial tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely.

Qualifications

• Understanding of nonprofit financial management is preferred but not required.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and community service.

Volunteer Commitment

• Position Type: Volunteer / Unpaid
• Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per month, flexible.
• Location: Remote (United States)
• Reports To: Co-Founder & Vice President
• Initial commitment: Three months, with the possibility of continuing.
• Note: This is an operational volunteer role, not a voting Board of Directors position. Financial decisions and governance remain with authorized leadership and the board.

What You'll Gain

• Meaningful experience supporting nonprofit operations and organizational development.
• Opportunities to contribute professional skills to a community-focused mission.
• Experience collaborating directly with nonprofit leadership.
• Satisfaction in helping build a stronger foundation for community resource navigation and outreach.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through LinkedIn and share a brief introduction highlighting relevant skills, experience, and interest in supporting Lights Back On, Inc.

• Website: https://www.lightsbackon.org