Volunteer Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Volunteer Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTIONThe successful individual will be responsible for creating a comprehensive strategy to screen, recruit, retain and celebrate the contributions of approximately 600 volunteers. As a volunteer-driven organization, the VPS depends on the generous support of volunteers who contribute hundreds of thousands of hours annually to organize and manage one of the largest LGBTTQ celebrations in the world. The successful individual will also provide logistical support and participate in event planning where applicable.

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create a comprehensive strategy to screen, recruit, retain and celebrate the contributions of our volunteers.
• Expand VPS volunteer opportunities into year-round administrative support in the VPS office.
• Develop orientation and training material.
• Facilitate volunteer orientations and training workshops. 
• Coordinate with our Partnership Coordinator to solicit prizing for volunteer events and key volunteers.
• Organize recruitment and appreciation events.
• Leverage our online volunteer management system to build and coordinate the VPS volunteer base.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• A diploma or certificate in Volunteer Management and/or equivalent work experience.
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience.
• Experience creating orientation and training materials for new volunteers.
• Public speaking facilitation experience.
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca

Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls, please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.

Operations Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Operations Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTIONThe successful applicant(s) will coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into our events. The applicant will also work to organize a network of "Accessibility Viewing Areas" along the Pride Parade to ensure seniors with mobility issues have priority seating and are not prevented from celebrating Pride due to disabilities. The successful applicant(s) will also be the Vancouver Pride project lead on three Official Events targeted at seniors, youth and the trans communities to create a more accessible festival.

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and integrate community art, artists and performers into all Official VPS events.
• Coordinate VPS Accessibility Viewing Areas along the Parade route
• Act as project lead on three Official VPS events.
• Manage all affairs in a manner consistent with the VPS Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate miscellaneous aspects of Official VPS events and fundraisers related to this portfolio.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program with at least two years of related study or equivalent experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in event management will be an asset. 
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience.
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset.
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca
Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.

Legacy Coordinator, Vancouver Pride Society, Vancouver, BC

Legacy Coordinator

Posted on: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 21, 2013
Posted by: Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration! We represent the unique culture and spirit of our community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant(s) will engage seniors, community members and local queer and queer-friendly businesses to gather personal stories. The goal is to highlight the historic struggles and growing pains of a historically marginalized group, now in its 35th year of peaceful celebrations in Vancouver. This successful applicant(s) will also be responsible for developing an educational campaign to share these stories once they are collected and promoting them online and at events throughout the summer. This includes coordination with our corporate media partners to leverage free radio, television and print advertising to be developed in conjunction with our communications team. 

Remuneration is dependent on experience. This position is a seasonal full-time and the successful applicant(s) will be expected to have extremely flexible work schedules with the ability to work early mornings or late nights during events.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate with the VPS Communications team and Partnerships to gather personal stories from the community
• Develop an educational and promotional campaign to feature the stories online and at events
• Collaborate or lead the design of collateral
• Coordinate with VPS Community Partners to build "community highlights" in the Official Pride Guide (60,000 circ)
• Coordinate with VPS media partners to promote and feature the stories in local media
• Manage all affairs in a manner consistent with the VPS Core Values, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• Enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program with at least two years of related study or equivalent experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Applicants must have a mix of both paid and volunteer experience
• Two years experience working or volunteering for a related social-enterprise or not-for-profit organization in the LGBTQ community will be an asset
• Strong organizational and project-management experience will be an asset
• Priority will be given to under-represented or individuals with barriers to employment

HOW TO APPLY

Email jobs@vancouverpride.ca

Please include a list of references in your application. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A valid driver's license is an asset. Send your cover letter and resume by email no later than April 21. No phone calls, please. We thank those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held between April 16th and May 10th, with an expected start date of May 14th, 2013.