Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator, Edmonton Mcc - Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite Central Committee

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title

Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator, Edmonton MCC Thrift

FTE

0.60

Compensation Type

Salary

Salary Minimum
- $27,501.00

Salary Description

Benefits

Employer paid health, dental & vision, AD&D, Life available upon hire. Matching 5% RRSP program. Optional critical illness coverage.

Location City

Edmonton

Location Country

Canada

Location Description

Edmonton

is the capital city of Alberta. Located in central Alberta, Edmonton is often referred to as the 'Festival City', hosting numerous world class festivals featuring talents from around the world. Built along the North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton boasts numerous beautiful parks and recreational areas. Edmonton is a cultural and educational center

Applications Close Date

Jun 27, 2023

Start Date

Jul 03, 2023

Start Date Flexible

Term Length

Qualifications

Required
Development and leadership:
Experience in leading and training volunteers
Experience using and managing social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TicTok) to market and promote retails sales.
Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse experiences and life situations
Sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic, and socially diverse communities
Ability to engage and influence others to achieve organizational goals
Selfmotivated and willing to take initiative while at the same time willing to work as a team with staff and volunteers
Ability to create an atmosphere of a positive Christian presence within the shop

Field Expertise:

Experience working with volunteers
Experience with volunteer management software e.g., Volgisitics
Experience developing and implementing social media marketing plan to increase retail sales
Experience posting images and reels on Facebook / Instagram
Knowledge of the online secondhand market
Must be extremely organized and a selfstarter
Strong at Multitasking with the ability to prioritize a wide variety of tasks
Knowledge of the secondhand market with an awareness of regulations regarding selling donated goods
Knowledge of sustainability practices and waste reduction
Experience in provide excellent customer service

Communication expertise:

Good oral and written communication skills required, using today's technologies
Ability to diplomatically communicate policies and boundaries

Work and Organizational Skills:

Ability to make quick and thoughtful decisions
Willingness to grow and learn new skills
Strong social media skills (Instagram, Facebook)
Healthy balance of patience, humour and energy
Heart for justice, active peacemaking and global understanding
Respect for and discretion in dealing with confidential material required
Create a customer centric culture create a positive experience in all interaction points with customers, donors, volunteers, and colleagues
Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and in a team setting, prioritizing a wide variety of tasks required
Willing to work within and promote MCC Thrift Operating Principles
Required

to work non-standard hours, including evenings and Saturdays

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and exert 11 to 25 lbs. of force frequently
May require 6 or more hours of intermittent standing or walking in a standard workday
Valid Canadian Driver's license and experience driving a cube van
Satisfactory Canadian criminal record check (upon hire)

Preferred

Awareness of secondhand market
Understanding of Ecommerce
Volunteer management certification
Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and brand recognition

Job Synopsis

MCC Alberta Thrift Shops strive to be a welcoming and caring place within a community. Generating revenue while practicing and promoting faithful stewardship and care for God's creation is the mission statement of the MCC Thrift Shops.

The Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is an employee of MCC Alberta and reports to the Edmonton Thrift Manager.

Under the direction of the Shop Manager, the Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and modeling a high level of organization and production through recruiting, training and mentoring volunteers.

The Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is also responsible for all social media selling and marketing for the shop.

The Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for developing volunteer recruiting plans and strategies, orientation of new volunteers, developing and providing job specific training for volunteers.

The Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is the primary contact with all volunteers.

The Volunteer and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for managing the shop's social media accounts and growing the reach of the shop through social media.

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