Volunteer Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / The Support Network, Edmonton
9 y, S4 i7 @. E. C! B9 |' Q8 }Learn about our organization at: www.thesupportnetwork.com
2 Z3 l% P  @  x( ^+ p* }
Position: 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.

3 H! ?1 N* V+ kContext: The Support Network, Edmonton's Crisis and 211 Centre, is seeking a proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to administer our Volunteer Program.
3 Z1 c4 q6 J; @- U4 Y  a: Q- G8 y& \
. D0 \# Q, g# g  f& B, OPosition 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?
2 N# g3 a2 B  v' F
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.
; f: T* A. L5 h2 {9 ?8 H
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.
2 z8 S8 d1 u/ o9 u, S3 C
- F  x- J% `9 w  O8 L2 g5 Q; zKey Requirement: Audit of Distress Line Training.
. c* E& c6 n0 {9 I% Y8 T: G% q
6 O* E) L0 }' F0 u  T: D  jTO 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.

# x% `' n$ ^! [& a' t6 [, eColette Mandin, Director of Resource Development
, b9 o# Y% {% p+ p* VThe Support Network / E: cmandin@thesupportnetwork.com
6 D2 x* c. ^8 y' ?
$ q& N! g% |4 {0 sPS. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who qualify will be contacted to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please.