1. Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
c/o Volunteer MBC, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3
(905) 238‐2622
www.ovcn.ca
Job Description:
Program Coordinator
(Part‐time Contract Position – 22.5 Hours/Week)
ChangeTheWorld ‐ Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge
Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
c/o Volunteer MBC
Overall Responsibilities:
 Responsible for coordinating communications between Ontario Volunteer Centres (VCs) and the Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration (MCI) for the ChangeTheWorld ‐ Ontario Youth Volunteer
Challenge (CTW), a partnership project between MCI and the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
(OVCN).
 Work with participating VCs by providing program support to help them meet their youth engagement
targets and goals.
 Provide support to areas in Ontario not supported by a VC.
 Initiate a provincial strategy to promote CTW/local VC initiatives/youth engagement, and to explore
sponsorships and/or partnerships to help support the campaign.
 Prepare a final report which highlights successes, challenges and any areas of improvement for future
CTW campaigns.
Specific Responsibilities:
 Program Coordination & Planning – Coordinate and Assist VC’s with Implementation of CTW
Campaign Plan and Execution of Strategic Plan:
o Conduct an environmental scan and work with participating VCs by providing program plan
support to help them meet their youth engagement targets and goals for the campaign.
o Provide one‐on‐one mentoring role to VCs who did not reach their goals last year.
o Provide necessary outreach tools (templates of letters – update and create new ones) and
provide support to:
 Engage youth (via the school boards, trustees, schools, youth clubs, community centres,
etc.);
 Reach out to the participating community service organizations who can help create
events;
 Inform the media – templates of media releases;
 Inform MPP’s and local politicians to gain their support;
 Assist with soliciting sponsorship for local youth engagement events.
o Explore potential existing large provincial events (i.e. Daffodil Month ‐ Cancer Society, MeToWe,
Canadian Red Cross, etc.) and work with VCs on local implementation strategies.
o Provide guidance to VCs with regards to youth volunteer recognition post‐campaign.
o Work with VC’s and offer support to simplify collection of Volunteer Numbers and Hours
(i.e. Volunteer Hour Tracking Tool).

2. Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
c/o Volunteer MBC, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3
(905) 238‐2622
www.ovcn.ca

Marketing & Communications Support ‐ Create Marketing and Communications Plan:
o Update and maintain content in content management system (CMS) ChangeTheWorld website
(Drupal platform).
o Research and assist VC’s with implementation of APP to simplify outreach to students and their
volunteer search.
o Implement a media relations strategy to promote CTW on a provincial scale.
o Monitor and maintain OVCN/CTW social media outlets on a daily basis (Twitter and Facebook).
o Create e‐communications for VCs containing tips, ideas, media updates, etc.
o Work with the OVCN Network Manager to strengthen CTW/Youth Engagement Presence across
the Province.

Training, Skills‐Building, and Collective Leadership:
o Provide support and coordinate workshops via webinars covering various topics (i.e. story‐
telling, social media strategies, event management planning, effective marketing and
communications, program/project planning, etc.).
o Share past campaign learning’s and approaches with the VCs (e.g. mentoring, templates,
consentrelease forms, etc.).
o Create a plan to encourage peer‐to‐peer collaboration (VC to VC).
o Manage CTW documents and key information via “The OVCN Space” (an on‐line community
forum).
o Manage VC‐to‐VC dialogue on the “The OVCN Space” regarding CTW Campaign operational/HR
support, and marketing and communications challenges.

VC Support in Campaign Planning, Operations, Implementation and Evaluation:
o Facilitate all conference calls with VCs, the OVCN and MCI.
o Primary point contact for all VCs participating in the 2014 campaign.
o Provide ongoing liaison with the local VCs, MCI program staff and, where required, MCI’s
Communications Branch.
o Develop and implement a communications mechanism between VCs to include emails,
conference calls, OVCN website (liaise with local VCs and disseminate related information, etc.).
o Establish a CTW advisory group who can offer their expertise/advice to struggling VCs.
o Create input/feedback strategy (i.e. surveys) for VCs, youth participants and event organizers
and conduct a review of the results in order to evaluate the success and opportunities for
improvement for future campaigns.
o Create a process for impact measurement (i.e. photos, success stories, case studies, input from
youth participants/event organizers, statistics, etc.).

3. Ontario Volunteer Centre Network
c/o Volunteer MBC, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601
Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3
(905) 238‐2622
www.ovcn.ca
Desired Qualifications:
• Post‐secondary education: Event Management, Communications, Program/Project Management, or
related training (note: this is not an IT position).
• Demonstrated experience of working with youth groups and/or initiatives, more specifically in the
not‐for‐profit sector.
• Experience of working with volunteers, individuals or in a group setting, is required.
• French language (written and spoken) is a definite asset.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail, effective communication and interpersonal skills
required.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive plans and/or strategies.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and a solid background in
electronic communication tools (creating e‐newsletters).
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and the use of on‐line survey systems (i.e. Survey Monkey,
etc.).
• Experience with using web design tools (Content Management Systems) and social media applications
(i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
• Experience with graphic design programs (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite – PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign,
etc.) would be considered an asset.
• 5+ years’ experience in the field of communications or program/project management.
• Must be a team player and have a strong personal commitment to volunteerism.
• Experience working with a provincial organization or association, is considered an asset.
Contract Period:
This is a part‐time contact position ending August 29, 2014 with the possibility for an extension.
Salary:
$23.00 / hour ‐ 22.5 Hours/Week
Reporting:
Reports to the Marketing & Communications Manager at Volunteer MBC/Administrator for the
ChangeTheWorld Provincial Grant, on behalf of the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network.
To Apply:
‐ Mail resume and cover letter to:
Volunteer MBC, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601, Brampton, ON L6Y 4M3
‐ Or send by fax to: 905.595.2612
‐ Or email resume in Word or PDF format to: jobs@volunteermbc.org
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.