Administrative Assistant (Volunteer Engagement Coordinator) Job at Western University, London, ON

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  • Western University
  • London, ON

Job Description

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us


Let's Talk Science is a national charitiable organization with a mandate to improve Science literacy through leadership, innovative education programs, research and advocacy. Our flagship science outreach program is the Parternship Program- the only national gaduate studen-driven science outreach program in the world. The program currently operates at 41 universiy and college campuses coast to coast and is administerd locally mainly by graduate student coordinators. Last year over 220,000 youth were reached by over 2,000 voluteer in 474 communities.

Responsibilities


1. Lead recruitment and sign up of volunteers; including promoting volunteer opportunities and registering new volunteers.

2. Lead volunteer training ('Science with Impact training for new volunteers) with assistance from the coordinator team

3. Mantain quality of Let's talk Science pre-made kits, inlcuding purchasing and replenishing of consumable supplies.

4. Organize and lead volunteer appreciation events.

5. Encourage, motivate and cultivate relationships with volunteers in order to power/inspire them to continue to volunteer.

6. Encourage and support volunteers who experience issues, and work together to come to a solution.

7. Check in with inactive volunteers at least one per semester.

8. Coordinate volunteer appreciation awards and recognition (Monthly, yearly, etc.)

9. Send out weekly email with volunteer opportunities

10. Populate and mantain our social media channels.

Why Western?


Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western


To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.


Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity


The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.


Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time,

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