This position is a part of Concordia University’s Work-Study Program. In order to be eligible for this program, you need to meet the following criteria:
Enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD.)
Studying full-time (as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar or the Graduate Calendar) in fall or winter terms, or registered for six credits or more in an undergraduate degree program in the summer term
Making satisfactory academic progress, with a grade point average more than 2.0
Receiving government student aid for the current academic year, if you are a Canadian student
Not currently doing a paid internship like Co-Op
In addition to the above criteria, you must also be a Quebec resident. Unfortunately at this time, international students and Concordia students from out-of-province are not eligible.
Job Description
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all elements of volunteering at CJLO 1690AM. This involves assessing and meeting the station’s needs through the recruitment, placement and retention of volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment and selection of prospective volunteers
Assessing the need for volunteers specific to each department (Production, Programming, etc)
Planning how and where to recruit volunteers and posting adverts
Planning and coordinating intake interview with volunteers
Completing periodic check-ins with volunteers
Planning for volunteer retention and replacement
Developing an orientation kit, volunteer handbook or introductory programs
Evaluating the orientation program
Presenting or managing the orientation for all new starters
Arranging training and education opportunities
Developing ways to recognize and reward volunteer efforts
Managing volunteer communications such as social functions, newsletters or social media
Looking after the volunteer database and records
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Self-motivated and can take initiative; can analyze and assess what needs to be done and always thinks of new ideas to improve operations
Proficient at time-management, delegation, and balancing multiple tasks at once
Effective and prompt communicator - can always respond in an appropriate amount of time and handle timely and urgent requests
Passionate about Montreal’s music, arts, and culture scenes
Experience and/or familiarity with campus-community radio is considered an asset
Previous experience at volunteer management and coordination is an asset
Application deadline: Friday, August 30th 2024 - 11:59 PM
Start date: September 16th, 2024
End date: December 13th, 2023
Type of Position: 200 hours in total, approx. 15/hr week for 13 weeks
Rate: $17.30 / hour
Location: In-person at CJLO 1690AM office (7141 Sherbrooke Ouest, CC-430), with some remote and/or on-location work.
To apply: Please send CV & cover letter to manager@cjlo.com by Friday, August 30th 2024 11:59PM EST. Please make the email subject line "Volunteer Coordinator."
CJLO prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from traditionally under-represented and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage ALL applicants to make mention of the diverse experience that they may have had that would make them qualified for this position.
Please indicate clearly in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for Employment Equity. You are encouraged, but not required, to self-identify if you are part of marginalized and oppressed communities that include but are not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, visible and/or racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrant, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and 2-spirited persons.
CJLO 1690AM is located on unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation in Tiohtià:ke, otherwise known as Montreal.