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

Full Time Thrift Store Clerk




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Published
October 22, 2021

Location
Whitby

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Whitby Thrift Store

Salary Range:
$14.35 – $18.42 per hour

Address:
311 Brock Street North

Posting Expires:
November 5, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Brenda Hornby: [email protected]

Description

The Thrift Store Clerk provides service to customers, sorts incoming product, and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Whitby Thrift Store

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

  • Greet and interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly and courteous manner
  • Contribute to meeting store sales targets; provide efficient courteous customer service; use tact when dealing with difficult customers
  • Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products; protect the integrity of all donated items
  • Maintain store opening and closing procedures as required.
  • Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit/credit sales with minimal voids, overages or shortages
  • Adhere to store policy regarding cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids and holds
  • Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing and storing donations
  • Possess knowledge of stock in order to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person
  • Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store
  • Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”
  • Contribute to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, hanging, and pricing as directed
  • Assist with donation turnover, replenish inventory levels on the sales floor and remove inventory from sales floor as directed
  • Handle the merchandise in a safe and organized manner; assist in stock rotation – “bailing” items in the store.
  • Assist donors with their contributions, unload donations and place stock in appropriate warehouse location.
  • Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensure compliance with quality standards; that all products are priced correctly as per store policy
  • Work with volunteers as assigned

Communications

  • Inform your supervisor of all customer complaints, comments and concerns regarding customer service, prices, merchandise, etc.

Health & Safety

  • Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the store)
  • Maintain an attractive organized appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust and mop as necessary; on a rotational basis clean the lunchroom, washroom and other common areas
  • Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Completion of Secondary School
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Some related experience in warehouse processing or goods distribution would be a definite asset

Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience in warehouse processing or goods distribution and knowledge of lifting guidelines.
  • Some related experience in warehouse processing or goods distribution would be a definite asset.
  • Knowledge of lifting guidelines would be a definite asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Cash handling experience is required
  • Basic math skills required to calculate discounts and percentages as well as reading skills
  • Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
  • Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Self-motivated/disciplined
  • Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change
  • Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
  • Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills
  • Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis

PREFERRED SKILLS/capabilities:

  • Brand awareness would be a definite asset
  • Knowledge and experience using a cash register, debit machine and/or credit card processing is a definite asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

  • A clear criminal record check
  • Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring

HOURS: 40 hours per week. Hours of work and work schedule will be set as per Thrift Store operational requirements Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break where applicable.  Flexibility in scheduling is required.

 

 

 

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