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

Christmas Operations Associate

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Published
September 30, 2021

Location
Vancouver

Job Type
Contract  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries

Salary Range:
$17.50 per hour

Address:
3213 Fraser St, Vancouver B.C. V5V 4B8

Posting Expires:
October 10, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] Please indicate ‘Christmas Operations Associate’ in the subject line.

Description

Boundless Vancouver Community Ministries organizes both the collection and distribution of toys and Christmas hampers. The Christmas Operations Associate works directly with individuals and families (our neighbours) who are the recipients of toys and Christmas hampers. The Christmas Operations Associate creates an invitational space that honours our neighbours by providing administration and coordination of the registration, processing, sorting, and distribution.

Hours:

  • Contract: Nov. 1, 2020 to Dec. 24, 2020, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • 2 positions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluate and process applications for our Christmas program according to registration criteria
  • Record all essential information into The Salvation Army database (Link2Feed)
  • Assist with front desk operations when needed
  • Assist in the maintenance of files as directed
  • Demonstrate empathy and concern for families/neighbors with respect and tact
  • Be able to work in a busy environment in a team setting with a calm and positive attitude
  • Ability to understand and be sensitive to cultural differences
  • Maintains confidentiality and keeps accurate files and statistical records
  • Assists in the organization, set-up, maintenance, and general cleanliness of the facility and/or Toy Shop & Warehouse
  • Good public appearance and demeanor
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • As appropriate, provide spiritual care and input in other Christmas programming
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • High School Education (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)

Experience:

  • Up to three (3) months of prior related experience, including experience working with multi-barriered neighbours

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Possess proficient computer skills and familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate empathy and concern for families/neighbors with respect and tact
  • Show resilience and appropriate assertiveness when dealing with difficult people
  • Be able to work in a busy team environment with a calm and positive attitude
  • Be able to lift up to 30 lbs

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

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

Due to the funding requirements of Canada Summer Jobs, the successful candidate must be

  • between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

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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