Position: Assistant, Volunteer Engagement
Organization: Evergreen http://www.evergreen.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Evergreen is a charity that inspires action to green cities. Evergreen
strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing
people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them
in identifying solutions and taking action.
Overview: To support the engagement of volunteers in Evergreen
programs, events and operati
ons. Assist in a variety of support
functions to help ensure the successful operations of Evergreen’s
growing volunteer engagement program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and support recruitment, promotion and outreach about
volunteer opportunities at Evergreen with a focus outreach to diverse
populations
• Act as a first point of contact for inquiries about volunteering;
support the matching and screening of prospective volunteers; provide
excellent customer service to both volunteers and staff
• Provide support for the development and implementation of resources,
strategies and sessions for volunteer orientation & training and
recognition
• Ensure that accurate records for volunteers are kept
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Manager, Volunteer
Engagement and the whole volunteer engagement team; support the
National volunteer engagement strategy
• Special projects as time is available (eg. development of materials,
contributions to communications, new role development, etc.)
Competencies:
Models Evergreen’s Core Values
Position Specific Competencies:
• Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of
internal and external customers/donors to meet or exceed their
expectations and receives positive feedback from internal and external
customers/donors.
• Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a
changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and
efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope
effectively with complexity and change.
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to
do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude. Tenacious and
goes the distance to get something done.
• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
Guidelines:
Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of previous experience coordinating volunteers;
post-secondary education and/or 3 years of work experience (or some
combination thereof);
• Solid people-relations skills;
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities essential;
detail oriented
• Strong computer skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Previous experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar database a definite asset
Working conditions:
• Office environment
• 6 Month Contract
• minimum 24 hours per week, July – Dec, days of week TBD; possible extension
• Weekends and evenings will be required for some events
To apply
Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Volunteer Engagement” in the subject line
By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8
Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds
and is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as
required under Evergreens Accommodation policy. Applicants please make
your needs known in advance.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only
those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls
please.
