Pan Am Games Job Specification

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Job Specification
The role of volunteer coordinator for the Pan Am Games would suit a person studying in the field of business with an interest in administration or a person who has worked in a volunteer management environment.
Experience
• Have job related experience such as working in a games environment, managing volunteer programs, leading terms and organizations
• The ability to communicate with, supervise and empower volunteers to be effective in their roles i.e. experience with the volunteers
• Experience of working cooperatively with different types of personalities
Leadership experience
Skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Conflict management skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to …show more content…

My first ever experience dates back to 2010 when I started working with Canada’s Wonderland. I have recruited volunteers for the Halloween Haunt and I have interview candidates with all kinds of attitudes. I have even recruited someone on an impromptu basis when I had an employee call in sick and I needed someone to assist me in the setup of the park.
Q) In working with new people, how do you go about getting an understanding of them? Can you give us some examples of how you have done this in the past?
A) I have a decent experience in working and building an understanding with the co-workers I have worked with. I try to make a friendship bond with my co-workers to understand them better and lead them in a friendly way, not order them or overpower them to do something.
Q) How important was communication and interaction on your previous job? What departments did you work with on regular basis?
A) Communication and Interaction were extremely important in my previous jobs. I was a Human Resources Manager at Canada’s Wonderland and I had to interview candidates on a regularly basis. I also had to stay connected to each and every department head to know if they need our help and we were the ones who were responsible for setting up the various events at the

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