Associate Director, Talent

Associate Director, Talent

Overview

Start Proud is seeking an Associate Director of Talent to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will support recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and Start Proud's short-term and long-term HR goals and objectives. As an Associate Director of Talent, you will engage and empower 2SLGBTQIA+ students and young professionals across Canada to get involved in their community. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for professionals seeking to expand their network, build human resources management experience, and drive meaningful equity and inclusion initiatives across Canada's professional landscape.

Responsibilities

• Act as Director of Talent as needed/at times of absence 

• Foster Volunteer Engagement: Create and implement strategies to engage volunteers, providing ongoing support, recognition, and development opportunities to ensure a rewarding volunteer experience. 

• Monitor and Report on Volunteer Metrics: Track volunteer recruitment, retention, and engagement metrics, providing regular updates to the Director of Talent and EVP of Internal Operations on the effectiveness of volunteer management strategies. 

• Support Volunteer Recruitment Efforts: Support the Director of Talent to develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract, interview, and engage a diverse and talented group of volunteers who are passionate about Start Proud’s mission. 

• Coordinate Volunteer Management: With the Director of Talent, manage the day-to-day operations of the volunteer program, ensuring a smooth onboarding process, clear communication, and positive engagement with all volunteers. 

Expectations

• Approximately 5 to 10 hours per month.

• Mandatory attendance at team meetings.

Start Proud aims to connect LGBTQ+ students with employers, while promoting the development of LGBTQ+ professionals, and celebrating the achievements and service of those in the community.

We facilitate the professional development of LGBTQ+ students as they transition from school to career in order to build a national network within the community. Our vision is to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow, where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce.