Manager of Volunteer Development

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Employment Opportunity / The Mustard Seed (Edmonton)
Learn about our community work: http://www.mustard.ab.ca

  |7 I4 p4 \  c1 n+ f+ T, vPosition: Manager of Volunteer Development / Salary: Competitive / Closing Date: open until suitable candidate is found / Start Date: A.S.A.P.

The Organization: The Mustard Seed (Edmonton) is a Christian humanitarian organization that seeks to address poverty in greater Edmonton through the building of a healthy community. Changing the face of poverty together is our mission. We value people, community, learning and justice.
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Position Abstract: as Manager of Volunteer Development, you are committed to seeing that the mission/vision are actively pursued within the Volunteer program as it facilitates a variety of opportunities for groups/individuals to participate in The Mustard Seed's ministry.
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8 S+ C+ }! f2 n2 c1 qThe Manager of Volunteer Development reports to the Director of Development & is responsible for the development/oversight of all volunteer recruitment, training, placement & equipping of staff for volunteer supervision/mentorship.
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8 I: l% y% R$ z7 `, }The ideal candidate will have: had personal encounters with people living in poverty/demonstrates an ability to understand issues of the inner city. S/he is passionate about volunteers participating in ministry to the poor and can communicate with a diverse range of partners. Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and management is necessary and understanding non-profit management is desirable.

; }9 V! N2 f0 F: L9 XIn Addition: the candidate has the ability to create and lead the development of the vision for The Mustard Seed within his or her sphere of responsibilities.

You will have strong communication skills/the ability to lead and build leaders and will possess a 'teachable spirit'. A capacity for creative problem solving, conflict resolution and equipping people are essential attributes. Basic computer skills required. The candidate must have the capacity to represent The Mustard Seed publicly.
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$ H+ ]/ H- q& D- `( F7 YKey Qualifications: a Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent; proven track record in volunteer management; experience training volunteers and/or staff; a member, in good standing, of a local community of faith; willing to submit to and ability to pass an Enhanced Security clearance by Correctional Services Canada and an Employment Security Check.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letters to:

Coby Benoit, The Mustard Seed (Edmonton)
Box 1202, Main Station, Edmonton, AB T5J 2M4
E: info@mustard.ab.ca / F: 780.426.5400

PS. Thanks to all applicants. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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