Student Health Education Centre (SHEC) Volunteer Coordinator (x 2)

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established student organization is seeking Volunteer Coordinators to enhance the health promotion efforts at McMaster University. This role involves managing volunteer activities, providing support to peers, and organizing events that foster community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, ensuring that the SHEC operates smoothly while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about peer support and health education, offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in the student community. Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of student health initiatives!

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for managing volunteers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and management of volunteers for SHEC.
• Design and facilitate training for peer support volunteers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Previous leadership experience

Experience with SHEC

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Reports to: SHEC Director
Rate: Volunteer
Hours: Approx 4-6 hours per week

SHEC is a peer-run health promotion, education, and referral service for McMaster University students. SHEC focuses on engaging with students about health-related issues through peer support, events, and campaigns.

Please note applications will close Wednesday April 30th at 11:59 pm (EST).

Special Application Instructions:

To streamline the hiring process, the SHEC hiring board requests that anyone applying for an executive position please complete the following linked Executive Application survey instead.

Interested students can also receive the application in the form of an accessible Word document by emailing [e-mail] with the subject line "Application Word document".

General Scope of Duties

The two Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for all administrative tasks relating to onboarding, tracking, and management of volunteers as well as the organization of volunteer socials and appreciation events. Volunteer Coordinators will also work with the Training and Development Coordinators to design and facilitate training for SHEC peer support volunteers. The Volunteer Coordinators work closely with one another and the SHEC Assistant Director to manage important aspects of SHEC's internal functioning regarding Peer Support Volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Attention to detail
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to work in a team and act as a support
• Interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive relationships within and outside of SHEC
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to balance multiple duties and schedule multiple events

Effort & Responsibility

• Provide on-going support to all SHEC volunteers and complete debriefs after challenging peer support sessions
• Effort required to ensure the internal scheduling of SHEC runs efficiently and smoothly
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing SHEC services

Working Conditions

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space
• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
• Some availability in summer months preferred for gearing up for the new academic year

Training and Experience

• Previous leadership experience
• Previous experience with SHEC is an asset
• Necessary training will be provided

Equipment

• Personal computer

Full job description can be found here.