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

Day Camp Program Coordinator

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Published
April 23, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Temporary  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Heritage Park Temple

Salary Range:
$11.90 – $14.43 per hour

Address:
825 School Road

Posting Expires:
May 5, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected], Fax: 204-837-2180, Mail: 825 School Road, Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0S8

Description

To plan and implement a summer day camp program for children ages 6-11 with assistance from the Assistant Program Coordinator. To provide leadership and oversight of summer camp staff to ensure the smooth running of the camp and to ensure the camp runs within its budget, in consultation with the Community Services Director and Corps Officers. To be a motivational, equipping, encouraging leader, monitoring quality control of the overall program and the staff’s performance.

This is a temporary, full-time position at 35 hours per week, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm from May 17 to August 17, 2021.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

 

MISSION AND VALUES:

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Written and Verbal Communication

  • Develops, plans, and implements a summer program for children ages 6-11
  • Works with the Assistant Program Coordinator to ensure necessary purchasing and gathering of donations.
  • Leads advertising and promotion of the camp program.
  • Interacts broadly with congregation members, community partners, and neighborhood families.
  • Assists with staff training week.
  • Organize and assist with camp clean up at the end of each camp.

Reporting

  • Keep record of daily attendance and screenings of campers
  • Keep detailed receipt log for grant reports.
  • Keeps record of incident reports through out the summer.
  • Support external reporting requests as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a high school graduate with at least one year of post-secondary education (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable).
  • Prior experience planning programs and supervising children is required.
  • Clear and current Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC) and Child/Adult Abuse Registry Check
  • a valid Class 5F (Full) driver’s license and abstract required. Use of own vehicle an asset.
  • First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to attain.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to exercise good judgement
  • Excellent time management skills including the ability to effectively handle competing priorities and emerging demands
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families and co-workers
  • Ability to treat information in a confidential manner
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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