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

Children’s Ministries Co-ordinator


Published
August 18, 2021

Location
Burnaby, BC

Job Type
Part-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Cariboo Hill Temple

Salary Range:
$19.63-$24.53 per hour

Address:
Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple 7195 Cariboo Rd. Burnaby BC V3N 4A6

Posting Expires:
September 17, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Major Debra Blackman. E-mail: [email protected] Please mention ‘Children’s Ministries Co-ordinator’ in the subject line of your email. Or you may send your resume by mail to: Salvation Army, Cariboo Hill Temple- 7195 Cariboo Rd. Burnaby BC V3N 4A6

Description

This position seeks to facilitate a learning environment that encourages children to become fully devoted followers of Jesus, growing in the knowledge of the Bible and other spiritual disciplines that encourage intimacy with God.  This includes the facilitation of age-appropriate curriculums, the development, and management of volunteer teaching teams, and the use of creativity to teach and inspire.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the life of this church as part of our worshipping congregation and will model and encourage participation in corporate worship.

HOURS:

  • 20 per week, including Sundays.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans and gives oversight to the weekly Sunday school program.
  • Facilitates Jr. Solider (youth leadership) program.
  • Identify, recruit, screen, and give leadership to a team of volunteer kids’ ministry leaders.
  • Oversees administrative duties related to children’s ministry, including management of kids’ ministry budget, statistical reporting, etc.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with children and parents via email, phone, and social media.
  • Creates opportunities to connect with the church and community kids and families through relevant events, service opportunities, and partnerships.
  • Facilitate summer camping ministry outreach
  • Create safe and friendly spaces where the message of Jesus can be shared with others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Completion of formal 2 or 3 post-secondary academic years in a related field of study (e.g., Youth/Christian Education/Biblical Studies)
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience leading volunteers and working with children’s programming.
  • Proficiency in a computerized environment; skilled in social media and Microsoft Office.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • A growing, personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an active commitment to ongoing growth in biblical knowledge and practice that is evident in daily life.
  • An aptitude to teach and mentor children in the faith.
  • Strong communication and networking skills
  • Understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Preferred Skills/Capabilities:

  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong relational skills
  • Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
  • Conflict management and resolution skills.
  • Valid drivers license

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.

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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