Book Nook Coordinator- Temporary Part Time- 21 - Toronto, Canada - The Macaulay Child Development Centre

The Macaulay Child Development Centre

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Book Nook Coordinator

Temporary Part-Time

COMPETITION NUMBER:
C/E

HOURS OF WORK: 21 Hours/Month

START DATE/TERM:
Immediate

December 31, 2024

REPORTS TO:
Supervisor Community Support & Prevention

***: The Book Nook provides good quality, donated children's books to children in all Macaulay programs. The Book Nook Coordinator is responsible for picking up boxes of books at the Children's Book Bank, bringing boxes of books to head office (using a cart and the elevator), counting, sorting, stickering and keeping the books attractively displayed in the Book Nook at head office, and coordinating a group of volunteers to assist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Book Nook Planning and Organization

Coordinate with Children's book bank programmer for book pick up
Ensure that books are sorted, stickered and reviewed for condition and quality
Plan and oversee Book Nook volunteer days
Coordinate and schedule a small group of volunteers to sort, sticker and review books
Transport books from Children's Book Warehouse to main office
Ensure that the main office book display area is attractively maintained, and the book storage area is kept organized
Maintain detailed list of book requests from multiple departments/programs at agency
Communicate with Children's Book Bank coordinator as needed
Maintain statistics as required

Book Nook Volunteer Days
- set up the room for Book Nook volunteer book processing
- welcome, train, and support volunteers, giving encouragement and feedback
- foster a supportive environment reflective of the diversity of the community
- facilitate opportunities for mutual support and information sharing among volunteers
- adopt group and individual strategies to promote inclusion
- provide additional supports and accessibility for volunteers with special needs
- engage respectfully and responsively with Book Nook volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to safely lift heavy boxes of books (approx lbs)
Familiarity with children's books
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Strong understanding of principles of inclusion and diversity
Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize
Good knowledge of community services.
Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset
Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police check required.
Valid Ontario Drivers License and access to a vehicle required.

HOURS:

21 hours per month

- have some scheduling flexibility (available on 2 different week days, as scheduled days could vary)

Be available from 9:00am to 5:00 pm on one of those days
Schedule and attend two additional Book Nook times per month at head office

SALARY:
Book Nook Coordinator Hourly Rate ($20.25/hr)

THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE BARGAINING UNIT

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:
April 10, April 16, 2024

DATE POSTED:
April 10, 2024

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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