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