Job Posting: Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Posting #VOL2018

Job Posting: Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

Northern Lights Festival Boréal

Sudbury, ON

Job Description:

Full time, one year, paid internship

Under the direction and training of the Executive Director, the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building volunteer and community support for Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) through: the effective recruitment, retention and coordination of a 250+ volunteer base, using new and existing strategies/resources; the implementation and review of policies and procedures for volunteers and general festival operations; the facilitation of inter-organizational communication and partnerships; the development of sponsorship and in-kind donations from private & public agencies; the organization of recognition events for volunteers, sponsors etc., the processing of ticket sales, volunteer applications, equipment rentals etc.; logistical coordination for festival, special events; as well as day to day office tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Recent post-secondary graduate
• Internship must provide first-time employment in a related field.
• The intern has not previously participated in a similar internship program.

-Post secondary degree/diploma in Communications, Marketing, Business, Management, Public Relations, Fundraising, Event Management, Arts Administration, Sales etc. or another relevant field;

-Work and/or volunteer experience in at least one of these fields or another related field;

-Excellent written and oral communication skills;

-Experience providing direction and training to volunteers and/or staff;

-Experience communicating with clients and the general public via telephone, email etc.;

-Experience drafting a variety of documents including: letters, reports, surveys, manuals, grant applications etc.;

-Experience with general word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, email platforms;

-Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work tasks;

-Concrete problem solving, conflict management and decision making skills;

-Ability to work flexible/extended hours during festival season and NLFB special events;

-Knowledge of government funding programs, as well as the non-profit and cultural sectors an asset;

-French language skills an asset;

-G or G2 Driver’s License an asset;

-Own vehicle/access to vehicle an asset;

Application Deadline:

Oct. 8, 2017, midnight

Anticipated Start Date:

A.S.A.P.

Anticipated Salary:

$32,500.00/yr.

Please submit applications by email only:

Max Merrifield, Executive/Artistic Director

Northern Lights Festival Boréal

director@nlfb.ca

 

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