The Corporate Volunteering Coordinator is a key member of the team and is responsible for supporting the smooth running of Volunteering WA’s Corporate Volunteering Program. This exciting program connects employees from WA companies with community organisations that need their volunteer assistance.

This role will act as a primary contact for corporate volunteering event requests and will support the corporate team in managing event logistics. This role will suit someone who is highly organised as you will be expected to co-ordinate a number of business functions and tasks in a busy environment.

The position requires high level initiative, and logistical, organisational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills.

This role is critical to the successful delivery of Volunteering WA’s corporate volunteering program and the Corporate Volunteering Coordinator needs to be able to work independently, effectively and with confidence.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

1. Relevant tertiary qualification (event planning, management, community services) or relevant experience performing similar duties
2. Outstanding organisational, time and project management skills are a must
3. Strong administration skills including high attention to detail
4. Exercising finely tuned decision making skills
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills including conducting presentations
6. Ability to work independently and proactively on own initiative or as part of a team
7. Demonstrated ability to meet targets and achieve results
8. Sound competency and confidence in use and management of databases, webpages, social media and other IT resources including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
9. Ability to work in a changing, complex and demanding environment.
10. ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence Essential

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the volunteering, not-for-profit and corporate sectors
2. Event experience desirable however, training will be provided for corporate events
3. Current First Aid Certificate
4. Customer Service Experience

Personal Attributes

All Volunteering WA staff and volunteers are at all times expected to lead by example and demonstrate Volunteering WA’s values which are:

We believe in the power of volunteering.

We are inclusive, innovative and operate with integrity.

Other personal attributes required to do this job effectively:

• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work collaboratively, as part of a team and to share information and expertise.
• Professional, effective and efficient approach.
• Systematic, organised approach and attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to successfully get the job done.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Please Note

Volunteering WA contracts are reviewed regularly and are renewed subject to funding and performance.

All Volunteering WA staff are required to have a Police Check, paid for by Volunteering WA.

Volunteering WA is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion.

A full position description is available below.