Volunteer Development Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Salary Rate: $38,250 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: 90 Eglinton Ave. E, Toronto - 4 days working remotely, 1 day in the office

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Regular Full Time Salaried

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Start Date: May 2024

Deadline to Apply: Post until filled

**Be the Spark** Join our passionate Volunteer Development team and help us to achieve great things in our community

The Volunteer Development Specialist is part of the Volunteer Development Team. The position supports and engages with volunteer coordinators, staff partners and Raiser Edge data entry staff to ensure efficient and timely data entry and reporting requirements to gather information and identify immediate and long-term compliance and volunteer development needs. The position is also responsible for training through best practices and recommended methods. In addition, it analyzes data for quality and/or integrity purposes by documenting and reporting issues and defects.

**In this role, you will**:

- Update Volunteer Opportunities page to reflect current vacancies, keeping a record of YMCA volunteer postings on external websites, and attending outreach events as needed
- Build relationships with staff, volunteers and community members by providing updates during all volunteer coordinator meetings, supporting field staff during special events, and participating in site visits
- Report on volunteer metrics and trends in volunteering including monthly metrics, compliance and insurance reports, and quarterly active lists.
- Support Volunteer Development with Association wide events, including National Volunteer Week, International Day of the Volunteer, International Volunteer Managers Day, Conferences, celebrations and ceremonies, and special events and training
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**You bring**:

- Post-secondary education in related discipline or equivalent experience
- Volunteer experience or experience working with volunteers is a strong asset
- Previous experience and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, SmartSheet and Delivra an asset
- Previous experience generating reports using a data base
- Excellent proficiency in Excel
- Strong time management
- Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently to perform regular duties
- Excellent attention to detail
- Sound judgment with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020-2025 strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.

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