Compensation: $5,000 salary (approx. 200 hrs total) 

Application Deadline: April 20, 2024

Start Date: May 1, 2024

End Date: July 30, 2024

HYBRID: Remote and In Person

Victoria Pride Festival is a volunteer-run event, and the Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring that the Society fulfills its mission. Working with the Victoria Pride Festival Director, the Volunteer Coordinator recruits, trains, and oversees volunteers. This includes volunteers helping with individual events and the ongoing work of the Victoria Pride Society (VPS). 

The Volunteer Coordinator will:

• Define volunteer requirements and recruit volunteers.
• Develop a list of volunteer positions needed in partnership with event coordinators and committee chairs. 
• Develop job descriptions, as needed.
• Create postings for volunteer positions and manage volunteer application forms.
• Recruit volunteers through various techniques (databases, social media, emails, etc.) in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
• Ensure volunteers are sufficiently vetted and adhere to VPS values.
• Provide onboarding to volunteers through appropriate email/video/PDF or other medium that allows volunteers to have an understanding of their positions and the requirements and responsibilities of all volunteers.
• Help to plan the volunteer appreciation party and communicate with all volunteers about the details of which.
• Communicate with volunteers throughout the year to inform them of new opportunities.

Manage Volunteers

• Oversee volunteer management platform.
• Organize volunteer orientations to ensure adherence to Victoria Pride’s commitment to inclusive and safe events.
• Respond to volunteer questions.
• Oversee volunteers during events.
• Handle any logistics and communications needed to support volunteers.
• Organize any other requirements of volunteers.

Requested Work Experience for Applicants:

• Experience in a leadership/team coordination role
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Experience in management of events and teams in fast-paced environments
• Proficient with Google Suite (drive, sheets, calendar etc)
• Experience with Better Impact or similar scheduling platform

Please Read the Victoria Pride Society Code of Conduct 2024 

 

Please apply by sending your resume to festival@victoriapridesociety.org.