Job Posting: Volunteer Coordinator Position
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society
Contact: Molly Turnbull
info@bikeology.ca
780-264-9752
Promotion and support of utilitarian cycling in Edmonton
The summer volunteer coordinator will be responsible for organizing volunteers and materials for a number of Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ summer events, including Bike Month and Bikeology Festival (bikeology.ca)
$15/hr, 30 hours a week, 16 weeks, starting June 1st, 2008
closing date, Monday, May 26th 2008
The job:
- coordination and supervision of volunteers
- supervision of supplies for volunteer events
- coordination of EBC summer events and festivals, including Bike Month and Bikeology Festival
- liaising with City of Edmonton, non-profit organizations, and businesses
- guided promotional work, including connecting with the media
skills needed:
- enthusiasm – these are fun events
- comfort in cycling to and from appointments and to event – these are car-free events. Several volunteers will assist with pulling the trailers.
- interacting with volunteers to set up event schedules
- training volunteers to do uncomplicated tasks
- supervising volunteers
- communication with events coordinators – you’ll be under the supervision of one person, but there are many people who make these events happen and provide input
- minimal computer skills – email, creating schedules
- managing the set-up of information tables and promotional materials