Job Description / Duties

The Coordinator of Volunteer Services is responsible for the recruitment, training, program development, human resource management, and support of the GMFRC’s team of over 100 volunteers. The Coordinator will be directly responsible for the GMFRC Volunteer Tutoring Program and the Family Sponsor Program, and will participate actively as a member of the GMFRC Social Media team. The Coordinator will ensure our youth and adult volunteers embrace personal and professional growth opportunities with meaningful contributions through the work we do in our military community.
Probationary Period: 6 months
Responsible to: Executive Director

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
 Undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences/Community Development field
 Five years experience in program development, management, and evaluation
 Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skill with the ability to facilitate presentations and workshops; and must be computer literate in Microsoft Office programs, including MS Access.
 Awareness of risk management issues as they pertain to volunteers and clients as well as a strong belief in the principles of volunteerism is required.
 Experience working in a not-for-profit organization with an in-depth knowledge of volunteer management and community development.
 An understanding of the unique needs of military families is necessary and a working knowledge of community resources in the catchment

Additional Information

Hours
 37.5 hours per week (some evening & weekend hours are required. Flexibility is a must.)
The successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment in April 2017.
Must complete a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check, and Enhanced Reliability Check.

Contact Information

Eligible candidates should submit by fax, mail, or email a cover letter and resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements, on or before 4pm on 17 March 2017 to:
Margaret Reid email: home@greenwoodmfrc.ca
Executive Director subject line: resumé-Volunteer
(MS Word or PDF format)
Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre fax: (902) 765-1747
PO Box 582, Greenwood, NS, B0P 1N0
Applications can also be dropped off at the GMFRC Front Desk.
The GMFRC is located in the AVM Morfee Centre, School Road, in Greenwood.
Please note: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Greenwood MFRC is committed to employment equity.
Please visit cafconnection.ca to learn more about the Greenwood MFRC.