Vision:
Citizens and organizations of Ottawa will incorporate sustainability principles, practices and resiliency into their work and personal lives, sharing the lessons of these practices, and in so doing continue to enjoy a healthy, sustainable environment that supports a high quality of life now and for future generations.
Position Concept
This position will provide oversight of BEC’s administrative functions including Communications, Outreach, and Volunteer Management and will assist with the general functioning of the Council.
Responsibilities
Secretariat (1 hour per week)
• Maintains organizational corporate records
• Responds to requests for information / documentation from fellow volunteers and stakeholders
• Maintains the organizational list of contacts (Council Members, BEC Members, Contacts, Partners, etc.)
• Attends monthly NCEN meetings as BEC’s representative
Administrative Team (~2 hours per week)
• Supervises and provides guidance to a team of three (3) to ten (10) volunteers
• Sets agendas, organizes and facilitates team meetings (one (1) meeting per month)
• Assists volunteer team members with priority setting in accordance with the mission and vision; follows up to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepares reports on Administrative Team activities for the BEC Council’s review
BEC Council (~2 hours per week)
• Sets agendas, organizes and facilitates Council meetings (one (1) meeting per month)
• Researches and establishes contacts with organizations that can provide free meeting spaces
• Consults on issues of governance
Supervision
• The Team Lead, Secretariat reports directly to the BEC Council
Qualifications
• Experience leading a team
• Experience with volunteer management and/or coordination
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to commit to at least one year as a volunteer
• Bilingualism is an asset
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send a copy of your cover letter and résumé to Volunteer.OttawaBEC@gmail.com .
This position requires a minimum commitment of one year and regular access to the internet.
