Job & Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities
Team Lead, Moderator Team, Adult Member Discussion Board
This is an excellent opportunity for a Member to volunteer her time to lead the team of Moderators who work together to monitor and referee the Adult Member Discussion Board, on GGC’s National website.
Work of the Position:
The Lead Moderator will coach and support the team of Moderators, who work together to ensure the Adult Member Discussion Board remains relevant, inviting and acts as an asset to our adult Members.
The Lead Moderator is responsible for maintaining the Moderators schedule to ensure the board is monitored on a daily basis, as well as reviewing all “problem posts” and log sheets.
This position maybe appealing to Members who are interested in volunteering from home, as the work takes place from the team members’ own computers.
In your role you will have the opportunity:
- To be a motivator and mentor to your Moderator team and Discussion Board participants
- To ensure the Adult Member Discussion Board is relevant to the adult Members of GGC, which will ultimately lead to Member satisfaction and retention
- To practice your conflict management skills
- For personal growth, to enhance your existing skills and to develop new ones
- To participate in team meetings - decision making is by consensus
- To participate in Adult Member Discussion Board promotion
The outgoing Lead Moderator and the Adult Member Support department will provide training and support.
We ask that your commitment be for three (3) years. When on duty, the time required for the work of the position varies; approximately 5 hours per week.
We are looking for applicants who possess the following:
- Excellent computer skills: e-mail, sending and receiving attachments, Windows and common Microsoft applications
- Exceptional communication skills: written and oral comprehension and the ability to communicate effectively via teleconference and e-mail
- Commitment to maintaining a positive image of the organization
- Experience in, knowledge of and a passion for Membership support
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team, responding to people in a timely, professional manner
- Strong initiative and organizational skills
- Experience using a discussion board and/or experience as a moderator would be an asset
- Access to a computer and a reliable Internet connection are a must
Deadline for application: Friday August 27, 2010
Please send your application form by e-mail to: Helen Culbert, Executive Assistant-Leadership Recruitment at culberth(@)girlguides(dot)ca
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National Communications Network Adviser
This is an exciting opportunity for a Member of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada (GGC) to volunteer her time to contribute to GGC’s communications efforts.
Work of the Position:
To lead and mentor the network of provincial communications advisers, which advise on communications practices throughout the provinces. You would be the key link between the provinces/territories and the national communications department. You would work in direct collaboration with the communications department manager on strategies, communications and issues affecting GGC Members.
In your role you will have the opportunity:
- Augment your personal and iMIS portfolios to include this high-profile position
- To facilitate the work of the network, encourage and support the network, advise on issues, champion decisions, provide key messages and solicit consultation as needed
- For facilitating two-way communications between the network and the national communications department
- To work closely with the Deputy Chief Commissioner–Member Services
- To organize and chair network meetings as required
- For personal growth, to enhance your existing skills and develop new ones
We ask that your commitment be for three (3) years. The time required for the work of the position varies; approximately 5-10 hours per week, on average, will be required. The network uses e-mail to discuss most issues and manage the majority of its work, and meets approximately 2-3 times per year via teleconference.
We are looking for applicants who possess the following:
- A degree in communications or a communications related field of study like journalism
- Familiarity with communications protocols
- Experience with internal/employee communications
- Very comfortable and familiar with technology and how it is used in communications
- Experience communicating with a variety of audiences including girls
- An aptitude for thinking critically, methodically, analytically and procedurally
- Experience in, knowledge of and a passion for GGC communications and issues
- Previous experience as a chair, director or adviser preferred
- Experience as a communications adviser an asset
- Ability to chair meetings and solicit views, opinions and advice
- Ability to work with a team and independently
- Commitment to maintaining a positive image of the organization
- Organizational skills and initiative
- Strong oral, written and comprehension skills
- Ability to communicate effectively via teleconference and e-mail in a timely and responsible manner
Deadline for applications to be received: Tuesday September 7, 2010, 5:00 PM EST
Please send your application form by e-mail to: Helen Culbert, Executive Assistant-Leadership Recruitment at culberth(@)girlguides(dot)ca
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