Volunteer Services Coordinator

**Volunteer Services Coordinator**:
**Full Time, Contract (15 months with possibility of extension)**:
Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Made up of knowledgeable parents, professionals, and autistic self-advocates who can speak to the key issues that impact autistic individuals and their families, Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Members are connected through a volunteer network of seven regions throughout the Province of Ontario. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism and we value collaboration, respect, accountability and being evidence informed.

**Job Summary**:
**Title**:Volunteer Services Coordinator

**Reports to**:Regions and Volunteer Manager and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

**Location**:Primarily remote, with travel to the Provincial Office or a Regional Office as needed

**Hours**:37.5hrs per week

**Annual Salary**:$60,000 - $65,000

**Duration**:15 month contract, possibility of extension

**Position Overview**:
Autism Ontario has an exciting opportunity for those passionate about working with volunteers

Reporting to the Regions and Volunteer Manager and the Stakeholder Engagement Manager, the Volunteer Services Coordinator provides oversight to Autism Ontario’s volunteer program. The Volunteer Services Coordinator will build strong partnerships both inside and outside of Autism Ontario and will recruit, place, and retain a diverse and energized group of dedicated volunteers, while also developing various volunteer resources. Working in conjunction with the Program & Volunteer Coordinators, Fund & Volunteer Coordinators as well with other staff/and or teams across the province the Volunteer Services Coordinator will work to expand the number of volunteer opportunities and ensure that committees and events are appropriately staffed in order to meet organization’s mission and goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- In collaboration with the Regions and Volunteer Manager and the Stakeholder Engagement Manager, provide oversight and direction to Autism Ontario’s volunteer program, recommending process improvements where and when needed.
- Identify, develop, and implement creative volunteer recruitment strategies and methods to attract and retain a sufficient pool of volunteers.
- Engages volunteers by providing various opportunities for them to contribute, uphold and drive Autism Ontario’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate Volunteer town halls and establish consistent, province wide communication with all volunteers.
- Meaningfully engage and foster relationships with various stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Work with the Regions and Volunteer Manager to develop volunteer related goals for the regional staff and provide support as needed.
- Provide direction and support to a variety of volunteer committees (SEAC, Oversight Committees, etc).
- Oversee Autism Ontario’s volunteer onboarding and training process, as well as the appreciation and recognition strategy.
- Evaluate and make improvements to the volunteer onboarding, training and orientation process and facilitate as needed.
- Facilitate volunteer trainings and meetings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A degree or post-secondary education in a related discipline (SSW, Volunteer Management, etc.)
- 2 to 5 years experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be excepted
- Experience working in a nonprofit/charitable setting an asset
- Knowledge of autism and related resources is an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, equity, inclusion and cultural competency
- Must demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, work independently as well as with a team and show flexibility
- Flexible in engaging with staff and comfortable navigating challenging conversations with compassion and empathy
- Ability and means to travel; a valid driver’s licence is required
- Available to work evenings and weekends as required

**Autism Ontario offers great work-life balance, a competitive benefits package and RRSP contributions You will have access to**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orient