Job Description

Job Summary Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who will be responsible for the recruitment, screening, selection, training, motivation, and supervision of volunteers for our Cultural Festival happening in September 2023. A key component of this position is the promotion of volunteering opportunities to the public and maintaining a positive image of the organization within the community. Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment, screening, selection, training, scheduling, motivation, and supervision of volunteers.
• Promote opportunities of volunteering to the public.
• Create and update volunteer database, volunteer job descriptions, and volunteer manual as required.
• Designing and conducting training and orientation programs for volunteers.
• Promote the involvement of volunteers among staff.
• Respond to inquiries and requests regarding volunteerism.
• Communicate important information and updates with volunteers to ensure a positive experience for both volunteer and the organization.
• Create and manage schedule for volunteers to ensure that the site is well resourced for each day.
• Have list of names for volunteers each day and ensure spreadsheets are updated.
• Designated volunteer for each artist
• Each nation (meals)
• Servicing meals each day
• Garbage pickup
• School programs
• Supervise volunteers - ensure they are at their stations on time and have the resources needed to fulfill their duties, and other supervisory duties such as:
• Check-in with them throughout the day.
• Ensure they take their breaks.
• Help troubleshoot if they need help.
• Adjust schedules in the event of no-shows, illness, etc.

• Bring a good understanding of which roles are most critical and be capable of adjusting to changing conditions.
• Be familiar with the site map and have one on them at all times to help assist visitors.
• Ensure volunteer apparel and lanyards are handed out to each volunteer.
• Ensure each volunteer knows the Emergency Response Procedure, including the emergency meeting point is and where medical assistance is located.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of working experience in a volunteer coordination capacity is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and have ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Must have intermediate experience in MS office programs.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Requirements

• Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector check
• Child Intervention Record Check
• Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and Drivers Abstract

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• volunteer coordination: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person