The Salvation Army B.C. Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries                                    
                
                

        

    
          
    
        
        
            Published
            
                September 23, 2020            
         
        
        
            Location
            
                                        Vancouver, Canada                                    
            
                
                            
        
                
            Job Type
            
                                    Full-time (Contract)
                            
         
                
                
            Category
            
                                    British Columbia
                            
        
                
                
            Salary
            
                                    $18.75/hr                            
        
                
            Interested applicants must respond in writing to
            
                                    office@boundlessvancouver.ca                            
        
                
            Closing date
            
                                    October 15, 2020                            
        
                
            Street Address
            
                                    3213 Fraser St                            
        
                
            

    

        Description
        
                        HOURS:

Contract: Oct. 26th, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm



                

        Responsibilities
        
                        Position Purpose Summary:
Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver Christmas Toy Shop for children and families. The Christmas Volunteer & Donation Coordinator works with our Boundless Vancouver team to organize our volunteers and coordinate donations for The Christmas Toy Shop and the Christmas Luncheon.
BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteer Coordination: 

Works in conjunction with and in support of The Christmas Toy Shop by identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities
Recruit, screen, register & orient appropriate volunteers to fill positions
Process necessary paperwork, including Criminal Record Checks and volunteer agreement packages
Deploy volunteers to positions relevant to their interests and skills
Help orientate and supervise volunteers while they are deployed to their positions
Keep thorough records of volunteer information and hours of service for statistical purposes

Donation Coordination: 

Work in conjunction with and in support of the Christmas campaigns, identifying the financial and in-kind donation needs for Christmas distribution
Solicit financial and in-kind donations and correspond in a timely manner with individuals and corporate donors in the community; organize toy drives with companies and organizations in the community
Coordinate drop-off and pick up schedule with donors and driver(s)
Help coordinate with divisional Public Relations team for the Toy Mountain event
Relay donated items to the appropriate personnel for proper storage and distribution
Keep thorough records of donor information and donated items/amounts & maintain a positive relationship with our donors
Perform other duties as assigned

 
                    
                

        Qualifications
        
                        Education/Certifications:

Post-secondary education and work experience in fund-raising, donor relations, public relations

Experience:

One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, including experience working in customer service related fields

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Excellent organizational skills
Superior relationship building skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels in a confident, collaborative and professional manner
Proven ability to multitask
Be able to work independently; demonstrated self-starter and team player
Excellent verbal communication skills in person and on the phone
Excellent written communication skills
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn new software quickly and teach others
Be able to lift up to 30 lbs

 
PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities: 

Valid BC Driver’s License
Background check consent
A clear vulnerable sector screening
A clean drivers’ abstract
Completion of online Armatus Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

Thrift Store Worker


Published
May 3, 2021

Location
Cranbrook

Job Type
Casual  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Kootenay Valley Community Church-Thrift Store

Salary Range:
$14.60 per hour

Address:
533 Slater Road NW Cranbrook, BC V1C 4Y5

Posting Expires:
Open until filled

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Krista Young. Email: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Thrift Store Worker’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

The Thrift Store Worker works under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager to provide exceptional customer service, merchandising, tidy maintenance of the warehouse, sorting donations, and creating a positive work environment. This is a casual on-call position.

Hours

  •  16 hours per week, Monday-Saturday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
  • Implements store layout plans to attract customers including end caps and merchandise displays; ensure the attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance.”
  • Replenishes inventory levels based on Manager’s/Supervisor directions.
  • Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory losses by close visual monitoring.
  • Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside / outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness).
  • Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including VISA, Master Card, Debit, Cash.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/certifications

  • The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
  • NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience

  • More than three months of prior related experience.

Required skills/knowledge

  • WHMIS
  • Standard First Aid

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

  • Background check consent.
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening.
  • A clean driver’s abstract.
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate your email/cover letter where (vacanciesincanada.ca) you saw this job posting.

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