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

Divisional Coordinator of Women’s Ministries

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Published
August 11, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Divisional Headquarters

Salary Range:
$18.27 – $27.40 per hour

Address:
290 Vaughan Street

Posting Expires:
August 14, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Email: [email protected] – Attn: Major Tiffany Marshall

Description

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.

The role of the Divisional Coordinator of Women’s Ministries is to assist the Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries (DDWM) in giving oversight, direction and encouragement to the women officers and leaders of Women’s Ministries groups in the division.

This is a full-time position at 30 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Written and Verbal Communication/Reporting

  • Handle all correspondence related to Women’s Ministries responsibilities to and from corps
  • Responsible for creating and submitting Women’s Ministries reports to THQ within 10 days after each event (e.g., Camp/Retreat/Conference and Promotion Week/Women’s Sunday) in consultation with DDWM
  • Create program and resource material to women and empower them to be agents of transformation in their communities and around the world
  • Research and provide resource material specific to women – digital and hard copies, supported by the THQ Women’s Ministries Dept
  • Keep divisional woman up to date with service opportunities including social justice issues (e.g., human trafficking, domestic violence, promotion and training of BRAVE for children in care)
  • Ensure Women’s Ministries corps and divisional statistics are recorded through SAMIS monthly
  • Ensure annual reviews of Women’s Ministries are conducted, and results monitored when the Area Commanders do the Corps Review. Ensure WM Integrated Rolls are updated, and the changes are included in SAMIS (may be done in partnership with ACs)
  • Ensure that the June Change report is submitted to DHQ when officers are being transferred

Meetings and Events

  • Plan, organize and execute specific events for the women of the division (camps, including annual Women’s camp(s), retreats, conferences, BRAVE)
  • Plan, prepare agenda items, and lead quarterly Divisional Women’s Ministries Committee(s) meetings in consultation with DDWM
  • Work with Divisional Youth Secretaries to help plan and host Family Camp
  • Visit women’s groups providing support and encouraging new initiatives which align with the territorial vision and strategy. Encouraging partnerships within communities to accomplish the mission
  • Engage in opportunities to special at women’s events and gatherings.
  • Meet occasionally with the DDWM and Area Commanders (AC) to discuss mission outcomes as it relates to Women’s Ministries in the Division.
  • Ensure proper procedures are followed when guests are invited for WM special events. (e.g., if guest is from outside of the territory, invitations must go through the Chief Secretary’s Office)
  • Monitor the frequency of women officers’ specialling
  • Encourage corps to hold Women’s Ministries Promotional Week gatherings
  • Visit corps (in-person or virtually) women’s groups providing support and encouragement.
  • Encourage groups and individuals to participate in the Territorial, Divisional and Sponsorship Projects (completing THQ reports where necessary).

Training and Mentoring

  • Encourage leadership in Women’s Ministries by training, teaching, equipping, and mentoring women to take the lead in their community
  • Encourage corps to hold Women’s Ministries Promotion Week or Women’s Sunday
  • Encourage participation in the World Day of Prayer
  • Encourage women to be involved in their local communities by representing The Salvation Army on a board, i.e., homelessness or domestic violence
  • Encourage groups and individuals to participate in Sponsorship Projects supported by THQ
  • Involvement with Fellowship of the Silver Star as requested by the DDWM. Ensure that the Silver Star database is updated annually as requested by THQ
  • Support corps officers and local leadership in a pastoral and practical manner
  • Promote the curriculum for girls ages 12-17 called “Grow” throughout the division in partnership with the youth department
  • Be an advocate for Women’s Ministries continued support of Others – Trade for Hope
  • Create and/or promote focused ministry to women (in all areas of community/society)
  • Engage women of all ages for mission advancement

Online and Social Media

  • Provide online opportunities to engage the corps officers and women in the division
  • Maintain and develop resources for Facebook, Women’s Ministries website, Ministry Helps, and other online platforms, etc.

Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Work with the divisional youth and children’s department partnering, where possible, on social justice issues to have a singular vision in the division
  • Ensure that appropriate recognition is given to retiring Women’s Ministries leaders.
  • Encourage and hold accountable corps leadership to ensure that the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs are represented in each corps. (Each corps should have a minimum of one expression of ministry to women.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

  • Completion of a university degree in social sciences or related field 
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry Check

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

  • One to three years of prior related experience in a variety of social service programs

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest and involvement in Women’s Ministries and knowledge of existing Women’s Ministries Programs
  • Interpersonal/relational skills
  • Ability to delegate
  • Ability to motivate others as well as self
  • Public speaking skills
  • Creativity and innovation skills
  • Computer skills; knowledge and proficiency on social media platforms
  • Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
  • Participate as an active and responsible DHQ team member
  • Always represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner and act in the best interest of The Salvation Army
  • Consult and work effectively, and in conjunction with local and program leaders
  • Work in compliance with Health and Safety Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
  • Treat the property of The Salvation Army with care and caution
  • Participate in supervision and performance appraisal process when appropriate
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training
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