HR Coordinator (Volunteer Position)

About Us

INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to empower youth voices by providing a curated web platform where young people can share their ideas and perspectives on various relevant and contemporary issues across Canada and worldwide.

Job Description

INKspire is looking for a motivated individual to help recruit and manage our volunteers. The ideal candidate must have strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to distinguish talent and engage volunteers.

Roles / Responsibilities

• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organization
• Promote available volunteer positions (internally and externally) through recruitment sites (e.g. university job boards, volunteer sites) and other strategic campaigns
• Act as a liaison with all applicants and conduct relevant checks to ensure all parts of the applications are complete
• Screen and interview prospective candidates to ensure that they are appropriately matched and trained for the position
• Update, revise and create new orientation packages, volunteer forms, health and safety documents, email templates, etc. as needed
• Manage onboarding and offboarding procedures
• Keep track of the volunteer database by ensuring that it is constantly up-to-date
• Work with the HR team to develop strategies and initiatives to engage volunteers and reduce turnover
• Perform any additional HR, Engagement and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Highly effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to complete tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to maintain records and produce clear written and oral reports
• Passionate about youth leadership and empowerment
• Familiarity with HR practices and policies (asset)
• Experience managing or coordinating projects and volunteers (asset)
• Worked or volunteered in a non-profit setting (asset)

Time Commitment

• Flexible hours, approx. 4-6 hours/week
• Volunteer must be able to commit to the position for a minimum of 6 months

Location

• Work from home / Remote work
• Available in the evening at least once a week for team meetings
• Volunteer must be located in Canada

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As a youth-led nonprofit organization with a platform that has empowered hundreds of youth voices across Canada, we are firmly committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We always strive to foster and build a safe, inclusive, and positive work environment where all team members feel valued and supported. Women, members of visible minority groups, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you are contacted for an opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Due to the large volume of applicants we receive, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.