Manager, Volunteer Resources - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary:

Career Opportunity - Manager, Volunteer Resources (Full time, Permanent)**
Who we are

Through our 660-acre reclaimed urban green space, FortWhyte Alive (FWA) brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other.

We are dedicated to providing programming, natural settings, and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, and social enterprise. In doing so, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.

What you will do

Do you have a passion for volunteering and delivering exceptional customer service? With our 300 plus complement of volunteers, these passionate and dedicated individuals are an integral and vital pillar supporting the FortWhyte Alive mission and mandate at all levels of the organization.

In this role, you will be responsible to the Director, Programming for the continued management of our volunteer resources, including full cycle recruitment and on-boarding, planning, developing and implementing effective volunteer management practices, ensuring volunteers are trained, mentored, evaluated and in place to support the organizational needs, as well as initiating and cultivating internal and external relationships with varied stakeholders.

What you will offer

Certificate in Volunteer Management
Post secondary education in social sciences, human resources, social work, community development or adult education.
Canadian Administration of Volunteer Resources (CAVR) membership and certification an asset.
Extensive experience managing volunteers in an organization of similar size, complexity and diversity.
Proven selfstarter willing to take initiative and has the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Proven ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Exceptional organizational, communication and writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience or familiarity with
_Better Impact Software_ is considered an asset.

Additionally you will provide:

Knowledge of current issues, trends and best practices related to the position.
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fastpaced, multiproject environment while managing and meeting multiple deadlines;
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Meticulous and focused on details.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Why work at FortWhyte Alive

At FortWhyte Alive, our dynamic Team Members enjoy a spectacular workspace filled with nature, a variety of free workshops to support their professional development and knowledge of outdoor adventure, free family membership to FWA and discounted memberships to partner organizations, discounts at our Nature Shop and Buffalo Stone Café and many more perks.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter no later than
December 15th, 2023

FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrierfree. Please let us know if you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process._