Volunteer Engagement Associate Part-Time - Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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Volunteer Engagement Associate Part-Time(Temporary Part-Time for approximately 7 months)Competition NumberN#113Job Code1164Posting DateDecember 14, 2022Closing DateJanuary 6, 2023Job StatusTemporary Part-TimeThe City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 260,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us:Why work at the City of KitchenerPosition Overview:Collaborates with all levels of staff to create meaningful volunteer roles; develops effective volunteer engagement strategies, resources, and plans.Provides guidance and training as required to staff and affiliated groups working with volunteers, concerning volunteer management practices, risk management, policies, and procedures.Plans, coordinates, and administers volunteer and resident recognition programs and events.Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and administer recognition programs and events that celebrate the values of volunteerism and contributions made by community members, including but not limited to:

- Kitchener in Bloom – Resident Garden Recognition Program - Recognizes all varieties of public-facing gardens, celebrates gardeners, and fosters community through gardening.

• Good Neighbour Recognition Program – Recognizing acts of kindness, community volunteerism, etc.

• Corporate Volunteer Recognition – Recognizes direct and affiliated volunteers through a variety of different ways. E.g., National Volunteer Week, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Dollars, etc.

• Assists staff across the corporation with the planning of new or redesigned volunteer and engagement opportunities considering a range of volunteering options.
• Provides the necessary support to staff for volunteer recruitment, orientation, volunteer management and Better Impact training, and records management for new and existing volunteer engagement opportunities.
• In conjunction with the Volunteer Engagement team, anticipates and forecasts ongoing volunteering trends, needs and opportunities for the corporation to engage our community members.

Requirements:

• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
• Must have the ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Must possess a 2-year degree or diploma in a specialized post-secondary program in a related field.
• Must have a minimum of one to two years of related experience.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to provide timely and relevant supports for community-led engagement initiatives, to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and to work independently.
• Must have knowledge of volunteer management practices, policies and procedures as per Volunteer Canada; knowledge of volunteer trends, motivations and engagement behaviours. knowledge of community development processes and community engagement tools and practices.
• Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and collaboration skills to work with staff across the corporation, identifying their volunteer needs, managing expectations and assisting with the development of appropriate matching engagement opportunities.
• Must be able to competently communicate and reinforce the value of volunteerism and relevant policies and standards of practice with employees who work with volunteers.
• Must be able to work effectively in and foster a team environment.
• Must have demonstrated strong analytical, assessment, planning and creative skills to identify innovative opportunities that support many forms of volunteer and community participation.
• Must have an understanding of the Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA legislation and inclusion and diversity best practices as it relates to volunteer placements to and community engagement.
• Must have experience in planning and coordinating events.
• Must have working knowledge of social media and marketing.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers using Microsoft office applications.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of change management theory.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at recruitment@kitchener.ca, or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.2. within the same Division in the case of students."DepartmentCommunity ServicesDivisionNeighbourhood Programs and ServicesUnion AffiliationNon-Union/ManagementNumber of Positions1Hours of WorkUp to 24 hours per weekLocationInitial LocationCity HallCityKitchenerCompensationSalary Range$27.372 -$34.215Grade/Band5Quick Apply

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