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Membership & Volunteer Engagement Lead

Federation of Black Canadians

Federation of Black Canadians

Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Mar 13, 2025

About Us

Mission:

The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) is a national, non-profit organization driven by Black organizations across the country. The Federation of Black Canadians advances the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African descent.

Mantra:

Stronger Together – Nothing About Us Without Us

Who We Are:

The Federation of Black Canadians is a national advocacy organization that partners with Black communities, organizations, and people in 13 provinces and territories across Canada.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Volunteer Engagement and Recruitment Coordinator. This role is pivotal in fostering a vibrant, engaged volunteer community within the FBC and its respective hubs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for community-building, and experience in recruitment, engagement, and volunteer coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & Engagement:

    • Lead the recruitment efforts to bring new members and volunteers into the FBC and respective hubs.
    • Develop and implement strategies to engage volunteers actively, ensuring a continuous influx of fresh talent and enthusiasm.
  • Retention & Engagement:

    • Design and execute strategies to retain and keep current volunteers active and engaged in the hub’s initiatives and activities.
    • Monitor and assess volunteer satisfaction, identifying areas of improvement and ensuring ongoing volunteer commitment.
  • Communication:

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers within the hub, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication regarding upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and key initiatives.
    • Keep all stakeholders informed about volunteer-driven projects, updates, and organizational developments to ensure the community remains connected.
  • Volunteer Coordination:

    • Collaborate with People and Culture teams in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new volunteers for hub events and initiatives.
    • Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in volunteer coordination, recruitment, or community engagement.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively connect with diverse groups.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Passion for building and sustaining volunteer-driven communities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of volunteer engagement and making a lasting impact within the community. If you're passionate about driving engagement and fostering a positive culture of volunteerism, we'd love to hear from you!


Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & Engagement: Lead the recruitment of new members and volunteers for the FBC as a whole and respective hubs.

  • Retention & Engagement: Develop strategies to keep members engaged and active in the hub’s activities, and community efforts.

  • Communication: Serve as the primary contact for volunteer members, keeping them informed about upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and key initiatives. (Kee our people and culture up to date with volunteer initiatives).

Volunteer Coordination: Assist people and culture in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of volunteers for the hub’s events and initiatives.