Volunteer Program Coordinator

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Employment Opportunity / The Support Network, Edmonton
Learn about our organization at: www.thesupportnetwork.com

Position: Volunteer Program Coordinator / Terms: 5 month maternity leave, temporary full-time salary (35 hour work week) with flex time, competitive within the voluntary sector and commensurate with experience and education / Position start date: September 8 / Closing Date: noon, August 28t, 2009.
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9 f1 E9 {* R9 ]) I3 HContext: The Support Network, Edmonton's Crisis and 211 Centre, is seeking a proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to administer our Volunteer Program.
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Position Abstract: Are you someone who is passionate about volunteers? Wants to make a difference in the community? Likes to connect people to meaningful volunteer opportunities? Want to challenge your volunteer management skills? Looking for a job with benefits and flex-time? Would you like to work with a team of exceptional people in a positive environment where we work hard and laugh a lot too?

Do you have? Strong interpersonal, oral & written communication skills;       experience with risk management and screening of volunteers; experience with volunteer interviews; proficiency with MS Office Suite including dBases; the ability to implement internal volunteer communication & recognition strategies.
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PLUS: experience with volunteer job design and job descriptions; experience coordinating volunteer programs; the ability to work with grace under pressure to meet deadlines; Post secondary training in volunteer management an asset.
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Key Requirement: Audit of Distress Line Training.

& h% g3 V2 b! C) @6 M' u! WTO APPLY > If you believe you have the necessary qualifications, related work experience and/or fabulous transferrable skills, please send your resume and covering letter no later than noon, August 28th, 2009.

: p) _+ R: S. S0 i6 h7 CColette Mandin, Director of Resource Development
The Support Network / E: cmandin@thesupportnetwork.com
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( d3 B% ]" _0 p& J0 M/ C, ]PS. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those who qualify will be contacted to schedule an interview. No phone calls, please.