Mentor Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto Full time

At Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto (BBBST), our vision is to build thriving communities by empowering lives through mentorship.

**Reports to**: Manager, Community Engagement

**Main Objective**:
The Mentor Engagement Specialist will work with the Community Engagement team to engage and recruit volunteers to reduce the significant number of children and youth waiting to be matched with a mentor. This role would be ideal for self-motivated person, who is knowledgeable about the varying communities within Toronto, who is confident attending and presenting at events, as well as has some experience with building corporate and community partnerships.

**Responsibilities
- Community Engagement _
- Build and maintain solid, trusting relationships cross-functionally within all departments at BBBST.
- Be a visible and dynamic ambassador for BBBST in the communities that we have prioritized in Toronto. At this time those communities are: Scarborough, Regent Park and North West Toronto. This position will focus on Scarborough and Regent Park.
- Develop and steward relevant community relationships for recruitment and referrals.
- Engage in a variety of networking activities in the prioritized communities to promote a volunteer recruitment
- Work with other members of the Community Engagement team as well as the Service Delivery team to develop and implement action plans to increase awareness BBBST’s need for volunteers and opportunities for children and youth.
- Facilitate information sessions virtually, in the community and within corporate offices for prospective volunteers.
- Organize, coordinate, and participate in volunteer recruitment fairs and promotion opportunities.
- Build relationships with referral Partners to encourage referrals of volunteers and young people.
- Abide by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada National Standards as required.
- Attend agency events, and be an ambassador for BBBST as requested.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the privacy statement as set out in the Policies and Procedures at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

**Job Qualifications**:

- A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field (education, social or human services, child and youth work, family studies) is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working within communities, volunteer engagement and/or recruitment.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of community development as well as working with marginalized communities is an asset
- Experience working in a diverse setting
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and power point
- Ability to work flexible hours including week nights and some weekends as required.
- This position requires in-office work as well as occasional travel within the community being served.
- Successful Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Integrity_ - Embrace courage. Let honesty guide our actions. Work with purpose and principle.
- Trust_ - Be honest. Show and receive vulnerability. Believe in each others’ abilities. Create a safe space to honour EDI.
- Respect_ - We are equals. Recognize and appreciate one another. Be kind. Listen intently without prejudice. Honour the land we are on.

In our essence we thrive with: _transparency, communication, growth, collaboration, and accountability_

**Why Join BBBST?**
- Have a life-lasting positive impact on children and youth in Toronto
- Great work culture with strong values
- Work with a young and dynamic team
- We have a Social Wellness Committee to continue to build BBBST’s great work culture
- 3-week paid vacation
- 14-paid flex days per year
- The office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Health Benefits - We have a very comprehensive plan that we pay the premium of 100%, eligible after 90 days of probation
- RRSP - Eligible after one year of service. We match the employees RRSP contribution to a maximum of 4% of their salary.

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