Festival Volunteer Coordinator
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As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. Our employees provide over 72,000 residents with high-quality programs and services and we are proud to contribute to making St. Albert one of the best places to live in Canada.
The Opportunity
Each year the Children's Festival provides a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities for over 350 volunteers, 12 years of age and older. The City of St. Albert is recruiting for a Festival Volunteer Coordinator to join our Community Services team by early-February.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Work closely with the Volunteer Team under the guidance of the Festival Volunteer Manager.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the volunteer program in preparation for the Festival, including receiving applications, confirming parental consent and criminal record checks, scheduling through the event management database, and ensuring all necessary information and documentation is provided.
- Ensure adequate support and training for volunteers, including planning and conducting training and orientation workshops for new and returning volunteers.
- Develop and implement volunteer recruitment strategies, including presentations at schools, community organizations, and volunteer fairs.
- Set up and assist in operating the Volunteer Headquarters.
- During the Festival, provide onsite registration, scheduling, and orientation, ensure all required information and documentation is supplied, and maintain a safe environment in alignment with the International Children’s Festival standards.
- Provide assistance, as needed, to Festival patrons, volunteers, artists, and staff.
- Assist with post-Festival documentation and reporting.
- Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities.
Qualifications
- Completion of a High School Diploma plus at least one year of post-secondary education in a related field. Significant direct related experience may be considered as equivalent in lieu of post-secondary education. Experience in a multicultural work environment and expertise in facilitating inclusive volunteer programs are assets.
- A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for work use.
- Intermediate First Aid Certification & CPR-C Certification (must be valid prior to Festival).
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience in office administration, time management, and volunteer management systems.
- Skilled in volunteer coordination, event planning, and relationship building, providing user-focused customer service.
Hours of Work
20 – 40 hours per week based on operational needs, to a maximum of 550 hours.
Compensation
Starting at $20.28 - $24.70 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Application Information
- Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
- Please note that the City conducts most interviews via video conference and will provide a link and instructions to applicants selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.
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International Children's Festival of the Arts
