Volunteer Coordinator

**Athabasca Tribal Council**
Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) serves five First Nations communities by providing innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of children and families. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of Indigenous rights, Treaty Rights, and Traditional Territories. In collaboration with our various departments and five Nations, we provide multi-service delivery to support a thriving, healthy, and self-reliant future for Cree and Dene people.
**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 AND SKILLS**
- 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’s License and Drivers Abstract
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
**Contract length**:
6 months
**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)
Full-timeFixed term contract