Employment

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The mission of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) is to honour, preserve, and share Japanese Culture and Japanese Canadian history and heritage for a better Canada.

Terms: part-time (8-35 hours/week based on event requirements), Tuesday-Saturday (with expectation to adjust schedule depending on events).

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre is currently seeking an individual who will lead the volunteer needs of the organization and lead the ongoing volunteerism development to provide the support the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) requires to offer a welcoming centre for those that need cultural support such as Museum, Education and Cultural Programming, New Immigrant information.

DUTIES

  • Actively promote the benefits of NNMCC volunteerism.
  • Coordination of a robust volunteer recruitment program.
  • Support and act as an ambassador for NNMCC volunteerism.
  • Continuous development of the NNMCC volunteer database.
  • Seamlessly move through the needs of various volunteer programming needs.
  • Support the volunteer requirements of Nikkei Centre events.
  • Facilitate regular meetings of staff with Nikkei Centre to ensure that the policy and programs support best practice for volunteerism.
  • The ability to coordinate a screening program that will include police background checks.
  • A working command of the Japanese language would be a strong asset.
  • Comfortable in a multi-tasking environment that supports arts, culture and heritage.
  • This is a part time position with a salary range of $14.00 per hour.
  • Flexibility of hours work and ability to adjust schedule to support events. Hours of work could range from a minimum of 8 hours per week to a high of 35 hours per week based on the event needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • College diploma or university degree in the arts and hospitality-related field, plus minimum two years work experience; or the equivalent in work experience.
  • Computer literate including MS Office and database, spreadsheets and word processing. Website experience is an asset.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Time management and organizational skills, ability to exercise good judgment.
  • Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of Japanese traditions and culture an asset.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Japanese Language skill is an asset.

APPLICATION

Please email your CV and cover letter to Manager, Culture & Partnership Engagement: Karah Goshinmon – kgoshinmon[at]nikkeiplace.org
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 Volunteer Coordinator


Facility Team

Position Summary

The Facility Staff is a hands-on staff person assuming overall responsibility for the set up and cleaning duties and for facilitating use of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre.

  • Part-time and on-call.
  • Lifting and moving of tables and chairs, some janitorial duties, customer service.
  • Audio Visual, and technical equipment knowledge an asset.
  • Evening & weekend shifts with the occasional weekday shifts.
  • Flexible shifts.
  • Minimum 7 month work visa required.
  • Conversational level English required (opportunity to improve your English!)
  • Japanese language ability is an asset.

$12.65/hr. Must be punctual, reliable, a team player.

Responsibilities include

  • Set-up and take down for events, programs, meetings, weddings, birthday parties (Tables, chairs, AV equipment)
  • Customer Services (on-site communication)
  • Facility Management/Maintenance
  • Facility upkeep/cleaning
  • Ensure all requested audiovisual equipment and accessories are set up to specifications and are in good working order.

Facility Application Form

No calls, please.
Please forward applications with resume by email to: facility[at]nikkeiplace.org