Looking to get involved in the fun & dynamic arts?

W&M Dance Projects of Calgary Association (www.wmdance.com) is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator:

• POSITION: Part-time, contract basis (approx. 4 hours per week)
• START DATE: March 1, 2013
• JOB SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for development and implementation of the organization’s Volunteer Program and supervision of all the organization’s volunteers.
• REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: reports to General Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in cooperation with General Manager to determine volunteer requirements for the organization.
• Recruit, schedule and provide benefits to all organization volunteers to fill company’s yearly volunteer requirements.
• Manage the yearly budget for the Volunteer Program.
• All communications and follow-up with organization’s volunteers.
• Coordinate Volunteer Appreciation activities.
• Plan and host volunteer recruitment and orientation sessions.
• Update and maintain the volunteer database.
• Other duties as required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Specific experience with and knowledge of volunteer recruitment & coordination for previous non-profit organizations is required.
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently.
• Have strong organizational skills, with a strong ability to follow through to meet deadlines while working without supervision.
• Be reliable, hard-working, conscientious and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills, experience with volunteer-run organizations, work well independently and with others.
• Be creative, resourceful, flexible, and take initiative.
• Have basic computer literacy (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

REMUNERATION: hourly wage commensurate with experience

TO APPLY: Forward your CV to organization by email. Application deadline February 20, 2013

• Only those candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.