Sooke Mentoring Coordinator, Part-Time, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria
Sooke Mentoring Coordinator – Part-Time
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria and Area is a non-profit agency providing mentoring programs for children and youth. We are currently looking for a highly organized, efficient, caring, and committed individual for the position of Mentoring Coordinator in Sooke.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will implement the Teen Mentoring Program in partnership with identified schools. Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Liaising with schools, coordinating program delivery and student referrals
- Supporting, training and mentoring youth volunteers
- Completing required administration to ensure safety and compliance with national standards
- Assisting in volunteer recruitment, screening, interviews, recognition, and retention
- Leading program development, promotion and evaluation
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Min 2 years post-secondary education in social/human services, education, etc. Completion of a 4 year post-secondary degree in a related field considered an asset
- Experience living and/or working in Sooke. Current knowledge of local organizations, businesses and service groups considered an asset
- Experience working with children, families and volunteers
- Experience working in and leading youth programs considered an asset
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills and computer skills
- Available to meet with students and community partners during school hours
- Police record check including vulnerable sectors check will be required of successful applicant
Terms of Employment:
- Hours: 10 hours per week (Maximum of 40 hours per month. Hours vary from 5 to 15 hours per week throughout the school year depending on work-plan)
- Salary: 18.50 per hour
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: June 30, 2019 (if funding allows, the position would run again in the 2019-2020 school year)
To Apply: Please email your resume to Lilaine Galway, Coordinator of Outreach Services, Main.Victoria@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Closing Date: November 16, 2018 We thank all those who apply; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted, Lilaine Galway lilaine.galway@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca