Volunteer Communications Assistant (2023-327-Cp)

Employment Type

Contract ending March 22nd, 2024, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours

35 hours/week

Salary

B- $19.36/hour

Application Deadline

July 21st, 2023, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Volunteer Services, Community Programs

Volunteer Services is a central resource to the entire organization, responsible for the recruitment,

retention, and recognition of over 1000 volunteers who dedicate over 20,000 hours each year.

Investing in Neighbourhoods job opportunities are in not for profit community organizations and

enable OW participants to: increase their skill level, develop contacts with employers, and obtain

references with the goal of securing permanent employment.

What You Will Do

• Reporting to the Manager of Volunteer & Student Services, the incumbent will be working under the day-to-day direction of the Volunteer Services Coordinators.
• Assist in the administrative and logistic work to organize volunteer and student group discussions, workshops, orientation, and training sessions (sending invites, maintain list of participants, send feedback form, …etc.).
• The Program Assistant will also be working with the volunteer services team to plan and implement our annual volunteer recognition.
• The Program Assistant will work closely with the volunteer coordinators to ensure that programs complete the necessary documentation of volunteer activities and follow the procedures outlined by the unit.
• The Volunteer Services Assistant is also required to perform other clerical and administrative duties to support the work of Volunteer & Student Services.
• Provide back-up support to main reception and cover daily breaks of the front desk clerk.
• Any other related tasks as required.

What You Bring to the Team

• (Qualified applicants will be directed to the City of Toronto for screening).
• MUST BE CURRENT ONTARIO WORKS (OW) RECIPIENT.
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).
• At the time of this posting, the position is on-site.

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong time management skills and ability to communicate clearly with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated administrative or customer relations skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with creative media.
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office Suite, comfortable using online platforms and with conducting internet research.

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