Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Foothills Shelter
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Job Summary
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in supporting volunteers at The Mustard Seed Foothills Shelter dedicating 50% of their time to Volunteer Engagement department coordination and 50% to facilitating evening volunteers onsite. Responsibilities include scheduling onboarding training and fostering meaningful volunteer engagement. Volunteers are essential to our mission to reduce poverty and eliminate homelessness and this role helps ensure they feel supported equipped and connected while contributing to impactful shelter programs.
Employment Type: Full time
Schedule: TuesdaySaturday 1:009:00 PM (evening shifts)
Reporting to: Community &VolunteerEngagementManager
City: Foothills Shelter Calgary AB
RFR #: 1908
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the first point of contact for volunteers creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere
- Provide volunteer briefings and debriefings deliver training for various volunteer roles and foster morale appreciation and a strong team dynamic
- Assist with volunteer recruitment and onboarding best practices for Foothills Shelter volunteers
- Act as a supportive and proactive teammate to fellow support staff
- Collaborate with program teams to ensure programs have the resources and capacity needed for effective delivery to clients
- Develop and sustain volunteer-led programming by identifying needs or gaps and engaging volunteers to support these initiatives
- Facilitate volunteer engagement within the Foothills Shelter
- Build and maintain volunteer retention best practices across shelter programs
- Maintain systems and procedures related to volunteer recruitment engagement appreciation development and training
- Respond to volunteer inquiries via email and phone in a timely and professional manner
- Provide volunteers and staff with essential day-to-day program information particularly during seasonal increases in activity
- Maintain the volunteer database on a daily basis
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- University degree in a related field (Human Resources Administration Volunteer Management Social Services Customer Service) or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years experience in a supervisory leadership or volunteer coordination role
- Experience working with volunteers or volunteer programs preferred
- Strong organizational administrative and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience working with marginalized populations particularly individuals experiencing homelessness is an asset
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time position: TuesdaySaturday 1:009:00 PM
- Evening and weekend work required
- Role involves moderate walking standing sitting lifting and frequent interaction with staff volunteers and clients
- Requires analytical thinking problem-solving and administrative coordination
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seeds Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents matching RRSP after one year of service and wellness days.
- All The Mustard Seed employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance addressing mental health concerns and focusing on personal development in various areas.
NOTE
- Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
- We thank all candidates for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Mustard Seed reserves the right to amend job advertisements. No phone calls please.
- Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to addressing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness, the organization operates in multiple cities — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Grande Prairie ... View more
