Family Services

**Family Services & Volunteer Coordinator Job Posting**

Working at Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties is energetic, intense and rewarding; the work we do helps others make their lives better. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and impact in our community, while working with an amazing group of professionals and an enthusiastic team. Staff and volunteers are people dedicated to our mission, with a demonstrated strong work ethic, their skills and experience that can contribute to our community and ultimately benefit our homeowners.

Habitat Cornwall has created a new, entry level position to help families purchase new affordable homes in our community. The Family Services & Volunteer Coordinator will engage the public daily as a face and voice of

**The Family Services & Volunteer Coordinator’s primary responsibilities & duties include**:

- Acting as the primary liaison for current and potential Habitat Cornwall Partner Families
- Finding creative and effective ways to educate the community about the Habitat homeownership model with the goal of attracting, reviewing and recommending qualified applicants
- Act as liaison for Family Services Committee and help make recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Director
- Monitor current Partner Families to help them become successful homeowners
- Attend community events to promote Habitat Cornwall programing and opportunities
- Identify community, corporate, and media contacts for recruiting volunteers
- Recruit, provide training and orientation to volunteers
- Coordinate, plan and deliver presentations
- Plan, coordinate and implement annual Volunteer Recognition Event
- Offers support in the ReStore and other departments when required
- Ensures effective communication between staff, volunteers and management including briefings and staff meetings
- Strong belief in the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity
- Be a positive role model to volunteers, students, customers, staff etc.
- All other duties as assigned

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Preferred experience in social services, volunteer management or similar role
- Preferred experience in a not-for-profit environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Word Press, Canva, etc
- Proficiency in both official languages preferred but not required
- Experience with special events planning and management and understanding of Donor Bill of Rights
- Strong interpersonal, effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent presentation and marketing skills, and the ability to effectively represent the agency to partners and potential volunteers
- Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks with competing priorities
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and target driven
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend hours as required
- Maintain high level of confidentiality in all facets of position

**Terms of Employment**:
Position reports directly to the Executive Director
Full time, permanent position
Anticipated workdays will be Tuesday to Saturday with some flexibility

**Please direct your resume and cover letter to the Executive Director**
**Deadline**:
Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The Counties is a community-based non-profit working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to build affordable housing and promote homeownership through the mobilization of volunteers and community partnerships. The ReStore is Habitat for
Humanity’s retail program and resells quality new and used building materials. Funds raised through the ReStore help build homes for families in need of decent and affordable home ownership opportunities within Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & The
Counties is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

**Salary**: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift