Volunteer Manager Jobs

Job Status: Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Start Date: June or July 2023

Duration: 1 Year (ends June 30, 2024)

Compensation: $40,000 per annum

https://thelocalcharity.com/volunteer-manager-and-project-manager/

About The Local Charity

The Toronto Local Charity (TLC) empowers young people to break the cycle of poverty by providing life skills training, leadership training, and mental health and wellness programs; and by enhancing access to technology. Our programs support young people to build a life where they live in dignity, that enhances their resilience and security, and that provides them with greater opportunities for future leadership. TLC strives to be the best-in-class source for these offerings.

We run all of our programs through Success Accelerator which is all about youth empowerment. Empowering young people to be the author of their own story through elevating mental wellness, a mindset transformation approach to developing essential life skills, and bridging the digital divide! We are devoted to breaking the cycle of poverty through empowering youth from our local under-served communities.

We are a lean operation run entirely by volunteers with minimal overhead expenses.

Role Overview

The Volunteer Manager and Project Manager will lead the integration of the volunteer vision and commitment across all functions of the organization. You will support a team of volunteer Team Members to deliver on a range of goals according to The Local Charity’s Strategic Plan (Please see the embedded link for the PDF).

This Role Includes, But Not Limited To:

• Conduct in-depth and on-going monitoring and evaluation of project management processes as it fits the organization’s needs
• Execute the project plan with Team Members and support through defining project goals, objectives (as it aligns with Strategic Plan), scope, timeline for the various teams.
• Conduct quarterly review of metrics and adapt project management plans to support KPIs are metrics
• Development of documentations for:
• Build and manage a cross-organizational volunteer engagement team to deliver The Toronto Local Charity & Success Accelerator targets
• Recruit, screen, interview, conduct character references checks, and onboard (volunteer) Team Members
• Identify and incorporate volunteer engagement KPIs as appropriate
• Hold regular meeting with existing volunteer Team Members and provide support as needed

✅ “How we work” guideline, and reports for lessons learned, best practices, recommendations for future projects for continuous improvement.

✅ Project plan for each department (programs, marketing, development/fundraising, and human resources)

✅ Project management methodologies (which includes performance management systems and evaluation frameworks) for on-going reference

✅ Report on the progress of this engagement

• Evaluate the success of the project, based on predefined metrics and identify areas for improvement in future projects
• Train the team to embrace project management best practice and develop a culture of strong communication and enhanced productivity
• This position is mostly remote and will require work outside of standard business hours as the rest of the Team Members are volunteers and typically meet during the evening or weekends.
• Plan for 2024/2025 support if funding is secured to keep The Volunteer and Project Manager on the team. OR Detailed documentation, handover, and training to designated Team Member should this role terminate at the end of this engagement.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses:

• Believing in our cause is mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet conflicting priorities and balance multiple projects.
• 3+ Years of experience working in relevant capacity
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Vision to inspire and lead our local community to be charitable, be kind to one another (be it via The Local Charity, Success Accelerator or other avenue).
• Possess strong leadership and business skills, including the ability to coach, and collaborate with Team Members
• Post-Secondary Education in related discipline; Volunteer Management, Human Resources, or PMP Certification
• Experience supporting young adults or empowerment related mission is an asset
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Experience in program evaluation and methodologies
• Strong communication (written and verbal, English), and interpersonal skills.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and good judgment, and be an effective team member.
• Strong planning, project management skills with excellent prioritization and time management skills.

What The Local Charity Offers:

• Flexible work schedule (with team meetings during evenings and weekends)
• Team Members social event
• Opportunity to make meaningful difference for marginalized young adults in the GTA
• 15 days paid time off (prorated at 4 hours a day, that’s 60 hours for the year)
• This position is primarily remote and may have some in-person events throughout the year

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to use your skills and talents to

amplify the impact.

We have a strong preference for a candidate that resides in the Greater Toronto Area and would be open to a

remote candidate should they be extra-exceptional.

*Clearance of vulnerable sector background check with the police via our agency is required along with

reference checks.

Qualified candidates should apply via email to [email protected] with an inline cover letter and attach resume preferably as PDF.

Please reference “Volunteer Manager and Project Manager” and where you saw this opportunity in the subject line.

Application deadline June 30, 2023 and we reserve the rights to close the job posting early should we find

the right candidate.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.