Recruitment and Training Specialist

Summary

Recruitment and Training Specialist (Full-time, Permanent)

Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers is a non-profit agency supporting volunteers to reduce social isolation and improve the quality of life among seniors and adults with disabilities in downtown Toronto.

Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers is seeking a reliable, highly efficient as well as motivated Recruitment and Training Specialist who will be responsible for increasing the number of volunteers associated with the Society of Sharing.

Scope of Practice:

• Initiate, develop and execute volunteer recruitment strategies
• Identify and pursue volunteer recruitment opportunities within the community including diverse communities
• Develop and implement the Employee Volunteer Program with various organizations
• Plan, schedule and make public presentations on behalf of the agency as part of recruitment plan
• Respond to volunteer inquiries regarding the agency programs and services
• Develop materials such as brochures flyers and forms for recruitment purposes as well as develop volunteer resources (informational and training materials)
• Assist the Program Coordinator with special events and event planning as well as encourage volunteer participation
• Recruit, screen, and interview volunteer candidates, and conduct reference checks
• Maintain volunteer database by ensuring volunteer records are updated, and maintain accurate data entry and record keeping
• Participate in staff meetings on a regular basis
• Provide assistance as required to the Executive Director
• Increase the volunteerresources
• Develop, facilitate and lead a full-day bi-monthly training program for new volunteers
• Organize and facilitate bi-monthly “lunch & learn” sessions for on-going volunteer skill development
• Responsible for maintaining Society of Sharing online profile and develop ideas for increasing online engagement through platforms (agency website, twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Collaborate on policy and procedure development for volunteers as required
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Social Service, Human Development or equivalent
• Certificate or diploma in Volunteer recruitment and management in the non-profit sector is a requirement
• Experience in training and skills development for volunteers or staff in the social service field is preferred
• Professional, creative, resourceful, and action-oriented
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to travel and flexibility to work some evening or weekends is required
• Excellent computer skills with a thorough knowledge of MS Office applications
• Proficiency in various social media platforms is an asset
• Experience working with ethno-culturally diverse groups is an asset

Location: Toronto Region
Hours: 35 hours per week