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

Assistant Area Team Lead (Evenings) – Christmas Kettle Campaign

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Published
October 8, 2021

Location
Edmonton Alberta

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Edmonton Community Resource Centre

Salary Range:
$16.50-$17.50/hr

Address:
Edmonton or Sherwood Park

Posting Expires:
October 21, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected]/ Fax: 780-424-8999 Atten: Dayna Curtis

Description

Join the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign and be part of a century old tradition!  We offer a unique opportunity to use your leadership skills and share your passion for building strong communities.

The Assistant Area Team Lead (ATL) position for the 2021 Edmonton/Sherwood Park Christmas Kettle Campaign is a short term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for assisting the ATL to oversee several Christmas Kettle locations in a given geographical zone area.  Zone locations include shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.

DAYS and HOURS of work: Monday through Saturday, 2 pm – 8:30 pm or 3 pm – 9:30 pm

Temporary Full Time -November 12 to December 23, 2021

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Orient, supervise, and support Kettle Volunteers
  • Ensure volunteers have the necessary materials during their shifts
  • Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
  • Assist with providing shift coverage for vacant shifts
  • Coordinate the closing of kettles sites daily
  • Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites
  • Communicate daily with ATL partners for effective transition
  • Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Kettle Coordinators
  • Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
  • Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner

This position assumes the ATL role in the absence of the ATL.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Working with volunteers
  • Working or volunteering in a position with leadership responsibilities
  • Working in a fast paced environment

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service skills; enjoy liaising and working with people of all ages and abilities
  • Good decision making, organizational and leadership skills
  • Willingness to be flexible and work well under pressure with daily timelines and changing priorities
  • Self-motivation
  • Strong service ethic
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of donor, volunteer and organizational information
  • Respect and understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army
  • Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle required
  • Access to email and cellular phone required (allowance provided)
  • Able to lift 9 to 12 kgs (20 – 25 lbs)

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

  • Background check consent
  • A clean drivers abstract

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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