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 Youth Ministries & Outreach Coordinator




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Published
October 5, 2021

Location
Oshawa

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Oshawa Temple

Salary Range:
$19.43 – $24.29 per hour

Address:
570 Thornton Road North

Posting Expires:
October 19, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Youth Ministries & Outreach Coordinator: [email protected]

Description

The Youth Ministries & Outreach Coordinator will provide oversight to youth ministries programs and give focused attention to strengthen and grow the programs and attend to the spiritual growth and development of the youth and young adults.  In a cooperative team-based environment the incumbent will design and implement a holistic Gospel Centered and relational focused ministry including but not limited to Christian discipleship, leadership development, community outreach and community partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to the spiritual development of youth within the church and community by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors
  • Cultivate a “spiritual and relational leadership style” with young people, their friends, and their families
  • Coordinate and maintain (or when necessary, reimagine) existing programming relevant to the youth of the church and community at large, including worship, fellowship, discipleship, and regular special events. This will include direct leadership of Senior Youth Group, Student ministry and Young Adult ministry
  • Conduct and coordinate Bible studies for youth, students, and young adults.
  • Work as a key member with the church’s Pastoral Team providing pastoral care and oversight for youth ministries – Jr. & Sr. High
  • Develop, organize, and mobilize a comprehensive outreach ministry for our communities, providing regular programs (e.g., organize and facilitate Summer and March Break Day Camps etc.) events that will connect with young people that are not actively connected with any other church and those with our Community & Family Services ministries
  • Network with other youth leaders, community youth organizations and schools in Oshawa and Durham Region, as well as the Divisional Office personnel and camping ministries
  • Coordinate, promote, support, and participate in Divisional and Territorial youth events
  • Create and coordinate evangelistic outreach activities and pastoral care programs (including to parents/guardians of the youth, students and young adults involved in programs)
  • Assist in the planning of assimilation strategies and events as required to promote incorporation into the church fellowship
  • Pray with and or lead children/youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits
  • Know and act in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information
  • Maintain written records/logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information)
  • Organize and hold fundraising events throughout the year
  • Be willing to make Oshawa Temple your home church, with the understanding that Sunday meetings attendance is an essential part of the ministry responsibility
  • Ensure that all duties are completed in accordance with the principles, standards, policies, of The Salvation Army

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • Completed a post-secondary certificate/ college diploma program i.e., Graduate of a Bible College
  • University Biblical Studies – Religious Studies / Ministry / Counselling preferred
  • Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License; personal vehicle and insurance
  • Proof of valid Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willing to obtain and maintain current certification

Experience:

  • Minimum of two (2) years of prior related experience working with youth programming, youth leadership; supervisory experience coaching, leading, and motivating volunteers

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Solid grasp and application skills in social media applications (advertising, creating videos etc.)
  • Ability to embrace growing technology needs – able to post to social media platforms and aptitude to develop online communications
  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
  • Innovative – A proven ability to think “outside the box”, methods of outreach, discipleship training and other areas of ministry

 

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Experience and Understanding of Planning Center https://www.planningcenter.com/ is an asset
  • Fundamental Christian Counselling an asset and conflict resolution skills

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • A clear internal abuse registry check
  • A clean drivers abstract
  • Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring, as well as updated annually

HOURS: 40 hours per week

 

 

 

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.

 

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