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

Food Rescue Operations Associate (Co-op)

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Published
June 23, 2021

Location
Vancouver

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries

Salary Range:
$17.50-$20.00 per hour

Address:
3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 4B8

Posting Expires:
July 2, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Food Rescue Operations Associate’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver executes ongoing food rescue activities to enable programs such as Nourishing Hope Hampers, Breakfast Connect, and seasonal/special events.

The Food Rescue Operations Associate assists the Food Services Coordinator and Community Ministries Director in the day-to-day operations of food recovery, preparation and procurement logistics. The ideal candidate has highly organized an effective communicator, and a go-getter with the ability to work quickly in time-sensitive scenarios. You can make things happen!

HOURS:

  • 06:30-14:00, Monday, 12th July – Friday, 24th December (Temporary).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate volunteers and assist the Food Coordinator in food rescue, food donation procurement and distribution to community partners.
  • Record, track, analyze and provide actionable insights on food rescue data.
  • Lead volunteers and help with daily food donation organizing, measuring, packaging, and distributing of Nourishing Hope Hampers.
  • Work with volunteers to prepare meals for the Breakfast Connect Program.
  • Assist with food procurement through partnership development and community outreach.
  • Spearhead event planning for Christmas Luncheon, Celebration Feast, Brave Boutique, and Back to School event by closely abiding by provincial health guidelines to transition into hybrid/in-person events.
  • Ensure food safety, cleanliness and sanitized premises, following COVID-19 safety procedures.
  • Collaborate with the Community Relations Coordinator to recruit and manage volunteers during the busy Christmas season.
  • Collect and handle feedback from event attendees, program participants, and other community stakeholders in a professional manner.
  • Ideate and plan operations and logistics for the future Boundless Hope Cafe alongside the Food Services Coordinator and Community Ministries Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the nature of the ECO Canada & Canada Summer Jobs Grant, applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and be 30 years of age or under.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in commerce, nutrition, or related fields.
  • Class 5 driver’s license. A Class 7 driver’s license with an excellent driving record from ICBC can be considered.

Experience/Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Able to perform moderate lifting (50 lbs) and physical labor for long stretches.
  • Adequate experience and an understanding of process optimization.
  • Ability to adapt and prioritize many different tasks and initiatives.
  • Current knowledge of issues and trends including best practices in the enhancement of quality of life and food security.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal, communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
  • Ability to utilize related equipment such as various word processing including MS Office applications and email.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to establish and maintain positive relationships with community partners.
  • Able to work with a team consisting of staff and volunteers in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • Quick learner & self-starter.
  • An empathetic individual with the ability to work cooperatively, patiently, and effectively with others.

Preferred Skills/Capabilities:

  • Experience with event planning, an asset.
  • Customer service experience, an asset.
  • Food Safe training, an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Link2Feed platform, an asset.

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

  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • Clean drivers abstract
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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