Volunteer Program Coordinator

3 days ago

Yellowknife, Canada Foster Family Coalition of the NWT Full time

Position Title:Volunteer Program Coordinator
Position Type:Part-time
Hours of Work:20hrs/week
Start Date:July 2024
Pay:$38,480.00 per annum or $37/hr
Location:Yellowknife, NT
Reports to:Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Volunteer Program Coordinator will manage the operation of a child and youth mentorship program, by providing guidance and training to volunteer youth mentors. The Volunteer Program Coordinator will always work cooperatively and effectively with allFoster Family Coalition (FFC-NWT) & Home Base Yellowknife (HBYK) staff and volunteers, and will take initiative to implement current programming, and create new programming that meets the unique needs of the program mentees. The Volunteer Program Coordinator must ensure volunteers are engaged, supported and acknowledged.

Child and Youth Mentorship Program: This program is designed to meet the needs of children and youth in Yellowknife between the ages of 5 and 25. Volunteer mentors who sign up for the program will receive basic training, and will be matched up with child or youth mentee with similar interests. They will be expected to dedicate at least 1 hour / week to spend with their mentor, for a minimum of 8 months, however longer term commitment is encouraged. The mentee and mentor can do fun and new things in the community together, such as participating in arts, music, culture, life skills, and physical education activities. It is important for youth to have supportive adults in their life, and having a mentor can make a huge positive impact in the life of a child or youth.

  • High school diplomarequired
  • Post Secondary Education:
  • Post secondary diploma or degree in a relevant fieldasset
  • Experience:
  • Relevant training / education for working with children and youth or a support service settingasset
  • 1+ years experience working with children and youthasset
  • 1+ years experience developing and implementing programs for children or youthasset
  • 1 + years in a supervisory positionrequired
  • Communication Skills:
  • Professional level verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
  • Experience working with children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and other physical and behavioural abilities
  • Good verbal communications skills, especially in conflict resolution, human resource management (mediation and related training an asset)
  • Ability to coordinate and supervise people, and maintain a safe volunteer atmosphere under various pressures
  • Highly organized, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Organizational Skills:
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
  • Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
  • Excellent project management and analysis skills
  • Ability to multitask, create own schedule, problem solve, and manage time
  • Technology Proficiency:
  • In-depth proficiency of Google Suite and Canva
  • Confidentiality:
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Technical Skills:
  • First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
  • Class 4 or 5 license is an asset

POSITION SECURITY

  • Requires a Vulnerable Sector Check (within last 12 months)
  • Requires Child Protection Records Check

Please provide a Cover Letter & Resume for a complete Expression of interest for this position to:
ATT: Human Resources

Email:human_resources2@ffcnwt.com (Job Description available)

Thank you to all the candidates that have submitted an application and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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