Volunteer and Gift Shop Lead

3 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides Full time

**Career** **Opportunity** **(Full-Time)**

**Volunteer and Gift Shop Lead**
- **Are**_ _**you**_ _**passionate**_ _**about**_ _**transforming**_ _**the**_ _**lives**_ _**of**_ _**Canadians**_ _**living**_ _**with**_ _**disabilities**_ _**and using**_ _**your**_ _**fundraising**_ _**expertise**_ _**for**_ _**meaningful**_ _**impact**_ _**and**_ _**transformative**_ _**change?**_
- **Does the challenge of exceeding revenue targets and seeking out new sources of funding excite you? If so, look no further for your next career adventure and join the dynamic Revenue Development Team at Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG).**_

Lions Foundation Canada Dog empowers Canadians living with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence and independence by providing a Dog Guide at no cost and supporting them in their journey together. LFCDG is the only school to train Dog Guides in seven distinct programs and serves 150-200 clients annually while supporting over 1100 active clients across Canada. LFCDG operates out of Oakville,

ON, with a breeding and training facility in Breslau, ON, with plans for a new leading-edge facility in late

2024.

**Our Values**:

- **Integrity**:

- **Diversity & Inclusion**:

- **Excellence**:

- **Empathy**:

- **Respect**

**The** **Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Director of Resource Development, the job description is as followed:
**Key** **Duties** **and** **Responsibilities**:

- Recruit and onboard volunteers for various roles within the organization
- Maintain accurate volunteer records, including an ongoing schedule
- Provide ongoing support, guidance and recognition to volunteers, fostering a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience
- Conduct regular volunteer orientations and workshops to ensure volunteers are informed and equipped for their responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for volunteers, addressing their concerns and providing ongoing communication
- Collaborate with other departments to identify volunteer needs and ensure seamless integration of volunteers into organization activities
- Prepare regular reports on volunteer activities, including volunteer hours, impact and success stories
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the gift shop, ensuring it is well-stocked, organized and visually appealing
- Source and select a diverse range of merchandise for the gift shop, including products aligned with our organization’s mission
- Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate pricing, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Develop and manage an online store including shipping product nation wide
- Maintain accurate records of sales, inventory, and financial transactions related to the gift shop
- Coordinate with the marketing and communications team to promote the gift shop and its product through various channels
- Assist with various events where gift shop items are available for purchase
- Works closely with fundraising and accounting staff in performing and coordinating work associated with various fundraising functions
- Provides support to other members of the fundraising team as required and requested including occasionally attending events and awareness opportunities
- Participates in team meetings

Monitors, updates and recommends improvements to all administrative processes to ensure and gain efficiencies

**You** **will** **bring** **to** **the** **opportunity**:

- Previous experience in volunteer management, preferably within a non-profit or community based organization
- Passionate about the mission and values of LFCDG
- Experience in retail operations, inventory management, or gift shop coordination
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals and groups
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, as required
- Excellent communication skills (including writing, speaking, and presentations)
- Ability to develop and manage a program budget
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to work in a results-orientated environment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Strong computer skills related to Microsoft Office Suite, experience with CRM database (Salesforce) an asset

**Job** **Type**: Full-Time Monday-Friday

**Salary**:$45,000 - $50,000

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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