Volunteer Liaison

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is working hard to address the critical issue’s facing the region: the health crisis, population decline, youth outmigration, and child poverty. At the Y, we are striving to build a diverse and inclusive community where each person is valued for the unique perspectives and contributions they bring.

The Y team is a community of over 300 employees and 700 volunteers, offering a diverse set of programs at 18 locations within the city and surrounding municipalities. If you don’t have a Y story yet – now is your opportunity. We invite you to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career, and your community.

Newcomer Connections is a key pillar within the YMCA family. Established in 1993, Y Newcomer Connections is a leading immigrant settlement centre focused on creating connections that will transform our community into a lasting, healthy home for immigrants from around the world, and from all walks of life.

What We Offer:

• YMCA membership
• In - house training and professional development opportunities
• Personal “Y Day”
• Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• Cross training opportunities across departments

The Opportunity:

In so many ways, volunteers are the backbone of the YMCA and all it aims to accomplish in the community. The Volunteer Liaison works alongside existing YMCA staff to recruit, train and maintain the services of community volunteers who want to work with newcomer clients, and to raise awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity in the community. Main task areas include: recruiting and screening volunteers interested in working with the newcomer community; developing and delivering volunteer training materials; maintaining volunteer engagement; evaluating volunteer interests, outcomes and needs; assisting with the implementation of the annual Newcomer Connections Outreach plan.

This position is part of the Newcomer Connections team and reports to the Manager, Newcomer Support Services

Responsibilities:

This individual will work with existing YMCA staff to:

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution;
• Must be fluent in English, fluency in French is considered an asset;
• Heightened sensitivity to the needs of our immigrant community;
• Experience in a cross-cultural environment;
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational and inter-personal skills;
• Demonstrated success in building cross-sector relationships;
• Experience as a volunteer;
• Computer literate (Microsoft 365 applications, Email, CRM);
• Ability to work flexible hours

Competencies:

• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional, and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement
• Creativity and Innovation:Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results
• Forward Thinking:Thinks beyond the current situation to anticipate changes that may affect the future of the organization
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long-term work goals
• Quality Focus:Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interaction both internally and externally to achieve work related goals
• Self-Management: Works independently with minimal supervision
• Sense of Community: Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of community and responds to identified needs
• Teamwork:Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

As a Y employee, you will:

• Model appropriate behaviors to fellow staff, volunteers and members in line with our Mission, Vision, Values and Standards
• Participate in all mandatory trainings and attends all staff meetings in department and within the YMCA.
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy in both specific position and Association, and participate in the Annual Campaign and/or other fundraising events.

We ask qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume on or before September 8, 2021. The YMCA of Greater Saint John appreciates the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.