Job Description

At Muslim hands we believe that everyone has the right to an education; access to food and clean water; and the means to support themselves, their family and their community. Our dedication to fighting the root causes of poverty and creating a fairer world for all are inspired by the values of our faith. The Muslim Hands Canada Office is based in Mississauga. The Events & Volunteers Coordinators will be responsible for coordinating all efforts related to upcoming events and the volunteers involved. The successful candidates will provide complete administration support in relation to these vital functions of the organization. As the Events & volunteer Coordinator, the candidate will be responsible for: Main Responsibilities: Volunteer Coordination

• Provide administrative support with the recruitment of MH Volunteers (MHV\xe2\x80\x99s)
• Plan, correspond to, organize and Invite individuals to interview.
• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and create role descriptions based on the diversifying needs of the organization.
• Monitor, support, and motivate volunteers and their work. This includes managing all social media communication with volunteers.
• Maintain and update volunteer databases. This includes managing the volunteers list, inducting all new volunteers and cataloging MHV\xe2\x80\x99s capabilities, interests and availability.
• Recruit volunteers and provide appropriate training to ensure they are suitable for the role.
• Ensure MHV\xe2\x80\x99s are appropriately supported, motivated, monitored and trained in order to maximize benefit to Muslim Hands.
• Offer suitable Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to MHV\xe2\x80\x99s and associated external organization through face-to-face, telephone and email contact.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses to MHV\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy related to volunteering and make all necessary amendments to documents and literature in view of the changes.
• Monitor, evaluate and write reports on MHV\xe2\x80\x99s activities for donors, Web uploads, Management and Trustees.

Events Coordination

• To directly coordinate Muslim Hands Canada events nationally with a view to secure MHV\xe2\x80\x99s and raise funds accordingly.
• Publicize Events, Keeping up to date with culture trends; monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and ensuring appropriate marketing \xe2\x80\x98placement\xe2\x80\x99.
• To liaise with MHV\xe2\x80\x99s and the scheme; continually seeking to raise its profile and secure fund-raising opportunities.
• To nurture existing (and cultivating new) partnerships with relevant and desirable institutions.
• To encourage and support volunteers to run their own fundraising event activities within their specific areas.
• To maintain regular contact with MHV\xe2\x80\x99s around the country, setting mini-challenges during \xe2\x80\x98off-peak\xe2\x80\x99 periods so that they remain engaged and active within their specific areas.
• To support with and source the provision of 1-1 and group training for key MHV\xe2\x80\x99s with a view to develop registered and active volunteers, directly and through suitable partnerships.
• To support in the attainment of an effectively visible MH presence at key events, both at grass roots and regional level, mobilizing localized volunteer networks and Fundraising Team(s) as required.
• To support the Line Manager in achieving day-to-day tasks, undertaking all reasonable requests as required.

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Muslim Hands has a COVID- 19 policy in place that includes requirements to sanitize work areas , staggering breaks , wearing masks when in contact with each other, and requirement to show prove of Vaccination. Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Events planning: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON