Full Time Volunteer & Events Coordinator

The Volunteer & Events Coordinator provides full cycle recruitment including all aspects of onboarding of all volunteers who support the mission and delivery of programs. The incumbent will provide leadership to the development and delivery of events and fundraising opportunities.

• Conduct full cycle recruitment, selection, references, orientation, training, and evaluation for all volunteers annually
• Conduct volunteer onboarding requirements ensuring volunteers have participated and received all mandatory training including but not limited to: Health and safety requirement for their position, Position related training (i.e. kitchen safety, thrift store safe lifting, etc.), Armatus, Confidentiality statement, Non-Fraternization policy, Vulnerable sector screening
• Match volunteer's skills with activities needed and assign volunteers to appropriate department
• Develop and maintain volunteer files and record keeping of all activities/hours each volunteer does
• Ensure volunteers job descriptions are up to date and reviewed with volunteers annually
• Prepare monthly volunteer department schedule and reports
• Plan and organize, in consultation with Director of Business, an annual volunteer appreciation event
• Actively attract new and reengage with former volunteers and participate in speaking engagements to engage the community and local business for volunteer service
• Actively promote Bayside Mission Centre volunteer opportunities and create presentations not limited to: Service Clubs, Churches, organizations, schools in the City of Barrie and area
• Participate in development and ongoing updates, in coordination with Director of Business, of Volunteer Services Policy & Procedures and Handbook
• Maintain statistical records for Salvation Army Management Information System and DHQ
• Conduct follow-up meetings and evaluations with volunteers
• Plan, organize and coordinate special fundraising events in coordination with the Executive Director
• Create and maintain social media postings for volunteer and events
• Assist with Receptionist duties, such as breaks, lunch and days off
• Performs other related duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a permanent full-time position based on 35 hours per week
• Shift: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm with flexibility for evening and weekend hours

• Community College certificate in Volunteer Management and/or Event Management
• Proof of a valid first aid and CPR certificate; Non-Crisis Violence Prevention; Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• The incumbent must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in volunteer services management
• Previous experience recruiting, training, onboarding and managing volunteers
• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver's abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required and able to travel in and around the Barrie area

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills and able to work with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint), and Internet
• Able to create presentations and brochures
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Previous public speaking experience an asset
• Previous experience managing social media platforms an asset
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.