CKUT is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The Volunteer Coordinator will play a pivotal role in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who contribute to our station’s mission of promoting diverse voices and independent media. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of volunteers from a variety of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, while helping to shape the future of a Montreal cultural institution.

The Volunteer Coordinator (VC) is a part-time contract position (20 hrs weekly at $28.00/hr, for 12 months). It includes two weeks paid vacation, Winter Break, 10 sick days and 3 personal days. 

This hands-on role requires all hours to be worked in-person at CKUT’s headquarters, located at 3647 University St. in downtown Montreal, situated on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka. Accessibility note: CKUT’s offices are located up one flight of 14 steps of stairs with a small landing in between, while the broadcast studios are on the ground floor.  Please note that this role will require heavy in-person availability during the weekdays and is not ideal/feasible for individuals with full-time school, work, or other full-time commitments. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement volunteer engagement strategies, including attending recruitment events, to attract and retain a diverse pool of volunteers
• Coordinate and conduct station tours, volunteer orientation sessions, and provide ongoing support to volunteers,
• Collaborate with staff to match volunteers with appropriate roles based on skills and interests to ensure adequate coverage for station activities and projects,
• Strategize for new volunteer management systems and workflows which optimize volunteer engagement,
• Organize skill-building workshops and volunteer appreciation events,
• Stay informed about station programs and initiatives to effectively communicate opportunities to volunteers,
• Create and distribute volunteer communications such as the volunteer newsletter, volunteer-related social media posts, etc. 

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education and/or experience in communications, project or nonprofit management, community development, or related fields,
• Proven experience in volunteer coordination or management, preferably in a nonprofit or community organization setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to communications promptly. 
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and database management.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in volunteer management.
• Passion for community radio and the station’s mission of promoting alternative voices and perspectives.
• Understanding of volunteer engagement strategies and best practices. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a radio or media environment, especially at CKUT or a similar environment (nonprofit, campus and/or community media),
• Familiarity with audio editing software and broadcast equipment,
• Experience with event planning and coordination,
• Experience and/or training with interpersonal/conflict resolution.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the Volunteer Coordinator position at CKUT. Applications should be emailed to hiring@ckut.ca with the subject line “Volunteer Coordinator Application”.

Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 5th, 2024 at midnight EST.

CKUT prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from marginalized communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage ALL applicants to describe the unique contributions that they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to CKUT in their cover letter or resume. Tell us about yourself and what you think you can bring to the station!

Please note: only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

About CKUT:

CKUT is a non-profit, campus-community radio station based at McGill University. Since 1987, the station has provided alternative music, news, and spoken word programming to Montreal and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. CKUT is made up of over 200 volunteers working with a staff of coordinators, not just to make creative and insightful radio programming, but also to manage the station. The station operates on a collective management system that includes volunteers in decision-making. As a campus-community radio station, CKUT’s mandate is to provide an essential service and voice to those in the greater Montreal community whose needs are not met by mainstream commercial media. You can listen online at ckut.ca from anywhere in the world, or tune in around the island of Montreal at 90.3 FM.

This role is made possible through the support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada’s ‘Radiometres’ program.