Job Board > Volunteer Services Coordinator (Part-Time) - Vancouver Aquarium
This is a Permanent, Part-time position.
Category: Other![]() |
SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for facilitating key Volunteer Services functions and programs including recruitment, training, support, evaluation, recognition, and retention programs with the objective of contributing towards efficient and effective volunteer engagement, safety, and success, and development.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Coordinates meetings, interviews, reference checks, first day onboarding, training sessions, recognition initiatives and events.
Maintains volunteer records (such as criminal record checks, waivers, recognition milestones, and other key information) through accurate data entry and file management.
Tracks and generates reports on volunteer data such as service hours, attrition, scheduling, and qualifications
Provides support to volunteers while ensuring strict confidentiality when handling sensitive issues
Ensures volunteer training materials and document library is kept up to date by making revisions as new policies and programs are initiated.
Supports conflict mediation and coaching related to breeches in policy, and escalating to the Manager of Volunteer Services, when appropriate
Establishes strong rapport with volunteers, employees, and leaders, and works collaboratively with other departments
Undertakes special assignments or projects as assigned by the Manager of Volunteer Services
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, Education, Sciences, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years in people or volunteer coordination experience.
Experience coordinating volunteer programs and initiatives.
Experience coordinating volunteer recruitment, training, support, evaluation, recognition, and retention
Knowledge of volunteer resources (recruitment and training, feedback and support, & volunteer relations) principles, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with strong Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills
Experience with Better Impact / Volunteer Management Software would be an asset
Experience or knowledge in biology, ecology, aquatic sciences, or other fields would be an asset
Superior oral and written communication
Superior conflict management skills
We are committed to providing opportunities to volunteers of diverse backgrounds. Our galleries, and entrances, are wheelchair accessible, and designated accessible parking is available.
Salary: SALARY RANGE: $22 to $32 per hour
Questions can be directed to Maggie.Stewart@vanaqua.org (but gentle reminder that we expect this to be a competitive race so please check the details of the position before sending any questions).
EVERYONE HAS TO APPLY ONLINE through the link directly to be considered for the position.
Link: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/VAN5001VAMSC/JobBoard/a1d98b58-5f76-4d33-8dd0-2fcf331615bf/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=bc75003f-1aba-49a3-b675-0b521081a0a0
Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.