Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator

Overview

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Job Type Full time
• Contract Start Date 13/04/2026
• Contract End Date 09/04/2027
• Hours/Week 37.5
• Salary $27.45/hour
• City Toronto
• Country Canada
• Postal Code M6G

LEAF engages communities to nurture the urban forest through planting, stewardship and education, fostering connections between people and nature. Our service area includes Toronto, York Region and most municipalities in Durham Region.

LEAF is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can contribute fully and authentically. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people, people with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ people, women and people from other equity-deserving communities.

LEAF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and employment in accordance with applicable legislation. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process when you apply for this position.

This position is a great fit for someone who is a confident communicator, is passionate about community engagement and is highly detailed and organized.

The Volunteer & Engagement Coordinator leads the recruitment, engagement and coordination of volunteers and participants who support LEAF’s programs and community presence. The role builds and maintains relationships with volunteers and community partners, coordinates outreach opportunities and helps deliver educational programming that advances awareness of urban forests and LEAF’s work.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to:

Community Programs Manager

Direct reports:
No direct reports; may mentor or occasionally oversee seasonal employees and/or volunteers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The list below outlines the major responsibilities; however, additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Develop and implement community outreach strategies to recruit volunteers across LEAF’s service area, targeting specific regions and municipalities as needed
• Coordinate and facilitate volunteer orientations (virtual and in-person, when necessary)
• Collaborate with LEAF team members to identify, plan and support volunteer opportunities across LEAF programs and events
• Use digital tools (CRM database, newsletters, webforms, surveys, webpages, etc.) to manage volunteer communications and coordinate participation.
• Track volunteer participation and hours, maintain accurate records and manage regular volunteer recognition initiatives including the Summer Garden Party

• Recruit volunteers to participate in LEAF’s Outreach Team
• Train Outreach Team volunteers on LEAF programs, key messaging and community engagement practices
• Identify outreach events within LEAF’s service area and coordinate the Outreach Team’s participation
• Represent LEAF at outreach events as needed
• Track outreach activities and maintain records of events, participation and engagement outcomes

• Support identifying and coordinating opportunities for educational events, including but not limited to, tree tours and presentations to increase recognition of LEAF and its programs and events
• Deliver educational tours and presentations on various topics related to urban forests, arboriculture and LEAF’s mission

• Provide general program administration, including managing data flows and maintaining records in our CRM system
• Track program metrics and contribute to reporting
• Capture and compile content for reports, the website, social media, newsletters and other communications

Education/Equivalent:
Degree or diploma in Urban Forestry;
Environmental Science;
Non-profit Management;
Volunteer Management or related field

G or G2 Driver’s License;
Clean Driving Record

• Coordination - You organize people/groups in alignment with others' activities to ensure things work effectively as a whole.
• Operational Planning - You effectively determine the steps and tasks to meet key objectives on time and…