Volunteer Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / The Support Network, Edmonton
  o9 i$ N4 u4 ^* ^Learn about our organization at: www.thesupportnetwork.com

: y- w2 ]" p9 `, e. x2 {  oPosition: Volunteer Program Coordinator / Terms: 5 month maternity leave, temporary full-time salary (35 hour work week) with flex time, competitive within the voluntary sector and commensurate with experience and education / Position start date: September 8 / Closing Date: noon, August 28t, 2009.

Context: The Support Network, Edmonton's Crisis and 211 Centre, is seeking a proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to administer our Volunteer Program.
! t  }: I% s$ Z  _" e3 M& w" Y
Position Abstract: Are you someone who is passionate about volunteers? Wants to make a difference in the community? Likes to connect people to meaningful volunteer opportunities? Want to challenge your volunteer management skills? Looking for a job with benefits and flex-time? Would you like to work with a team of exceptional people in a positive environment where we work hard and laugh a lot too?
) a- U1 Y/ _# v, x
Do you have? Strong interpersonal, oral & written communication skills;       experience with risk management and screening of volunteers; experience with volunteer interviews; proficiency with MS Office Suite including dBases; the ability to implement internal volunteer communication & recognition strategies.
" T3 U6 F$ B: R
PLUS: experience with volunteer job design and job descriptions; experience coordinating volunteer programs; the ability to work with grace under pressure to meet deadlines; Post secondary training in volunteer management an asset.
0 R6 t! Q2 j6 c8 u$ P" u
Key Requirement: Audit of Distress Line Training.

7 n( `% z$ p5 t- C8 J# O; [; HTO APPLY > If you believe you have the necessary qualifications, related work experience and/or fabulous transferrable skills, please send your resume and covering letter no later than noon, August 28th, 2009.

; y9 {2 Y  s  y, i/ tColette Mandin, Director of Resource Development
; y- U, K; V9 [7 g' _! d; y) [The Support Network / E: cmandin@thesupportnetwork.com
" k1 z* D2 ]. K7 v# W
" H) D. C+ r! Q( Z! I! xPS. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who qualify will be contacted to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please.