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Coordinator, Ambassador Program

Coordinator, Ambassador Program

CNIB FoundationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
12 days ago
Salary
CA$27.47 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Coordinator, Ambassador Program

Part Time Contract

Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Reports to : Team Lead, Volunteer & Community Engagement

Compensation : $ - $

Direct Reports : No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward , will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Coordinator, Ambassador Program who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

  • Recruit, oversee and train volunteers to provide community-based presentations with the purpose of increasing awareness of sight loss throughout Alberta.
  • Work with organizations to book and schedule Ambassador presentations in the community. Support logistics surrounding the booking of Ambassadors & Ambassador Partners for these presentations, both in-person and virtual. Target audiences include seniors’ lodges, educational institutions, community groups, client serving agencies, etc.
  • Develop presentations that can be delivered to a variety of audiences in consultation with the Program Lead, Advocacy & Community Outreach.
  • Work with Team Lead, Volunteer & Community Engagement to manage Ambassador program budget and with volunteers to track mileage and expenses.
  • Participate in program evaluation and program planning processes.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and maintain excellent record keeping.

Requirements

Who you are :

Education and Certifications

  • Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

    • Experience and Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in volunteer coordination within a charity / not-for-profit organization
  • Good relationship / team builder and networking skills with a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience.
  • A track record of successful people management encompassing leading, managing and motivating teams of volunteers.
  • Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent analytical, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional attitude, results oriented, strategic and flexible.
  • Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit or charity.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
  • Experience in delivering & developing training workshops and presentations.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
  • Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and / or accessible environments is considered an asset.

    • Benefits

    Perks

    We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including :

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
  • Enticing internal employee referral program.

    • Be Part of Our Mission

    If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

    Closing date : January 3, 2024

    Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

    Working Together for Change

    Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.

    CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

    Learn more about our mission here.