Volunteer Program Coordinator

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / The Support Network, Edmonton
Learn about our organization at: www.thesupportnetwork.com
% S9 q, V4 N' N+ ^
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.
( z9 S- f% R: d& @9 y1 `* ]% v/ q
Context: The Support Network, Edmonton's Crisis and 211 Centre, is seeking a proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to administer our Volunteer Program.
: u0 o- b$ Z/ k3 d. m
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?

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.

) `8 s6 O" X# HPLUS: 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.

Key Requirement: Audit of Distress Line Training.
: R" [. ?- }* W9 p4 `% k1 S2 q
TO 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.
) }$ ^( F: J. u5 U% H" @
Colette Mandin, Director of Resource Development
' Z( i  O" s- L' h+ nThe Support Network / E: cmandin@thesupportnetwork.com
6 R& x- v( C/ e4 v  v4 A
7 S) R1 L# q! P" @9 p' q: l0 R5 PPS. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who qualify will be contacted to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please.