Candidates Project Coordinator

The Candidate’s department is responsible to source, recruit, select and onboard new officers for The Salvation Army. To that end, the department has created a new set of strategic priorities for Candidate recruitment in the Canada & Bermuda Territory:

• To demonstrate the joy in ministry as a Salvation Army because relational influences have the greatest impact on prospective candidates
• To continuously identify new people with candidate potential and proactively tap them on the shoulder
• To inspire prospective candidates by demonstrating the importance of The Salvation Army mission for our world today and the essential role of officer leaders
• To make the journey to becoming a Salvation Army cadet engaging, purposeful and proactive

This new position will build off the positive momentum of the last 24 months by adding a project coordinator to the team to expand our capacity to manage and move forward on several key projects while also fulfilling the administrative function for the department.

Project Coordination and Resource Development:

• Assist with design and development of Call & Commitment Resource Materials
• Support the ongoing work of project and process coordination and measurement of progress
• Support the ongoing development and execution of various candidate recruitment initiatives (e.g. Officership Information weekend)
• Support the planning, design and coordination of innovative initiatives to develop the officer candidate pool (e.g. candidate intern program)

Social Media and Digitization

• Create and manage website and social media content and updating
• Review and support the digital development of the candidate application process to improve the candidate experience and simplify administration (initial identification to acceptance at CFOT)

Policy and Procedures Manuals

• Review and update and ensure accessibility, guided by the Secretary for Candidates and considering Divisional Candidate Secretary inputs

 General Administration

• Drafts clear and accurate correspondence for approval, prioritizes assignments within general guidelines; researches and responds to difficult enquiries on behalf of the supervisor
• Maintains an accurate, accessible electronic and manual document management system
• Schedules meetings, prepares agendas and meeting reminders, creates and circulates minutes
• Performs general office duties, resolving routine inquiries, managing admin for expenses and tuition fees
• Coordinates travel arrangements, including for Officership Information Weekend

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of 2-3 yr post secondary diploma in human relations talent and communication field

Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in project coordination, communications, talent acquisition and engagement and social media/digital development
• History of building strong relationships with a preference for not for profit/faith based experience
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, vision, culture, and values

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Capable interpersonal skills – able to work in a consultative, diplomatic manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – clear and simple to understand
• Solid organizational, time management and project coordination skills – efficient and effective
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility quickly within the organization as a trusted partner
• Knowledge of social media best practices and utilization in support of TSA mission
• Some video/image design experience an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Office 365 applications (including TEAMS meeting facilitation)
• Ability to recognize potential risks and issues and respond with creative recommendations/solutions