Volunteer Coordinator

**Volunteer Coordinator - Job Description**

**Are you a community connector? A self-starter who values communication, relationships, and vibrant neighbourhoods?**

Do you love people and want to play a key role in building meaningful community initiatives in Edmonton’s core? Are you passionate about volunteerism and empowering others to grow? Do you appreciate the value of details, systems, and accountability in making things run smoothly?

If you answered “yes” to most of the above—we’d love to meet you.

**To apply**:
Please submit your resume and cover letter with references

**Purpose**

The **Volunteer Coordinator** is responsible for managing and supporting all volunteer efforts across Arts on the Ave’s programs and festivals. This includes recruitment, training, scheduling, and appreciation, with a focus on fostering positive relationships and ensuring volunteers feel connected and valued. This position also supports our operational team during events and throughout the year.

This is a **part-time contract position** (up to 25 hours per week), with flexibility required during peak periods such as our major festivals. Some evenings and weekends will be necessary.

**Reports to**:
Executive Director, Arts on the Ave

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide holistic support for volunteer needs across **The Carrot**, special events, and major festivals (Kaleido and Deep Freeze).
- Recruit, orient, train, schedule, and retain volunteers year-round.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers—offering guidance, appreciation, and recognition.
- Track volunteer hours, engagement, and needs using our Better Impact platform (training provided).
- Coordinate monthly Carrot Committee volunteer-related updates.
- Participate in team planning meetings and help strengthen overall community engagement.
- Maintain volunteer records and support event planning with appropriate volunteer deployment.
- Have access to a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
- Other duties as required in relation to volunteer coordination and team support.

**What You Bring to the Team**
- Minimum **2 years’ experience** in volunteer coordination, community development, or related fields.
- Diploma or training in volunteer management, community development, human services, arts admin—or equivalent lived experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to uplift others through mentorship and support.
- Experience working with inner-city communities and Indigenous peoples is a strong asset.
- Confidence working independently while staying accountable to team objectives.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to juggle tasks with shifting priorities.
- Competent with **Google Suite**, **Microsoft Office**, and comfortable learning new systems.
- Experience with **Better Impact**, **Basecamp**, or Adobe is a bonus (training can be provided).

**Who You Are**
- You’re organized, communicative, and passionate about people.
- You bring clarity and structure to fast-paced environments.
- You’re not afraid to ask questions or seek support when needed.
- You hold yourself and others accountable with grace and consistency.
- You get things done and follow through without needing reminders.
- You know how to support others without enabling, and you lead with encouragement.
- You understand Arts on the Ave’s community-focused, humanitarian mission—and you’re ready to contribute to it.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $15.99-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Volunteer Coordinator Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-28
Expected start date: 2025-07-08