Volunteer Resource Centre, Concordia University,Assistant to the Coordinator Jobs in Canada

LIVE Volunteer
Resource Centre, Concordia University

Job
description

Under the
supervision of the LIVE Centre Coordinator, the Assistant is responsible for
carrying out a variety of outreach and administrative duties in addition to
working in an advisory/coaching capacity with students
who drop in to the LIVE
Volunteer Resource Centre at Concordia University.

Position
details

30
hours a week from July or August 2015 to the end of April 2016
19$/hour
(timesheet)
Possibility
of renewal

Responsibilities:

Ensure
a friendly, welcoming presence in the LIVE Centre. Engage with students
and facilitate a discussion based on their needs, interests and goals.
Advise on available opportunities and next steps to support them in
connecting with appropriate volunteer opportunities. Refer to other
university resources as appropriate.
Help
set up and maintain a database of volunteer opportunities. Outreach to
community organizations to update and develop resources available in the
Resource Centre.
Represent
the LIVE Centre on campus at different events, outreach and tabling
opportunities.

Monitor
the volunteer@concordia.ca inbox, responding to inquiries from students
and community organizations in a timely manner.
Assist
with the organization of special events (Volunteer Fair, Volunteer Awards,
group volunteering, etc.).
Assist
in updating the Centre’s website and social media accounts.
Co-facilitate
workshops, lead group activities.
Implement
various other projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

Demonstrate
previous engagement in volunteerism and extensive knowledge of the
Montreal community sector.

Have
excellent communication skills (verbally and in writing), in English and
French.
Have
excellent listening, interpersonal and networking skills.
Be
self-motivated, creative and flexible, with demonstrated initiative.

Ability
to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience
doing outreach and working with the public.
Assets:
Experience managing volunteers, Knowledge of university resources and
student services, Facilitation skills, Database management skills, Social
media experience