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

Administrative Assistant – Summer Intern

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Published
May 4, 2021

Location
Toronto

Job Type
Contract  

Competition #
21-025

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Social Mission Department

Salary Range:
$14.25 per hour

Address:
2 Overlea Blvd

Posting Expires:
May 21, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected]

Description

The summer student will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Social Services Department, which supports various Social Services Ministry Units across the Canada and Bermuda Territory. The summer student will gain practical experience in clerical duties, data entry, and data analysis in the Social Services context

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide administrative support to the Social Services Department
  • Enters and verifies information or data in existing formats or databases
  • Maintain documentation and filing and other administration duties as required
  • Attends committee meetings as needed, takes minutes and circulates minutes and agenda as requested
  • Send and receive fax or email as requested
  • Perform any other related duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Program:

  • Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred
  • Is legally entitled to work according to the provincial / territorial legislations and regulations 

Education and Experience

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems
  • Preference will be given to students in the social service, nonprofit management or related field attending an accredited college/university
  • Have a basic understanding of social services programs within the territory
  • Have a basic understanding about governance, finance, human resources, proposal development and policy development.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Attention to details and proficient in data analysis
  • Able to operate basic office equipment (telephone system, photocopier, etc.)
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to exercise high level of confidentiality
  • Good interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Able to work within the mission statement of The Salvation Army
  • High energy, motivated, confident, and creative.
  • Excellent reading comprehension and listening skills.   

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