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

Graphic Design Specialist

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Published
August 20, 2021

Location
Toronto

Job Type
Full-time  

Competition #
21-059

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Editorial

Salary Range:
$49,177-$73,765

Address:
2 Overlea Blvd.

Posting Expires:
September 10, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
[email protected] – Please cite Competition 21-059 in the Subject Line of your email.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Graphic Design Specialist is responsible for the visual art, photography and creative graphic design for Salvationist/Faith & Friends magazines, ensuring they are completed on time and with the highest level of quality. In addition, the Graphic Design Specialist collaborates with the Digital Media Specialist in updating the Salvationist.ca/Salutiste.ca website and digital media for the Editorial Department. The position requires some photography, social media, podcast editing and other design projects such as the creation of books/e-books.  Specific key responsibilities include the following:

Territorial Publications

  • Designs the monthly issues of Salvationist/Faith & Friends and prepares output files for printer
  • Meets with editors and Editor-in-Chief to discuss art direction, including cover concepts, photography/illustration, special issues and themes for all issues, securing the required visual art
  • Oversees design proofs for quality control prior to sign-off
  • Manages art budget in conjunction with Editor-in-Chief and makes recommendation to purchase all required design software, stock photos and photography equipment
  • Keeps up-to-date on the latest trends in visual art and design

Digital Media / Salvationist.ca

  • Collaborates with Digital Media Specialist in design and maintenance of Salvationist.ca
  • Facilitates editing, production and promotion for Salvationist podcasts
  • Keeps website secure and running efficiently by liaising with technical support/IT Department
  • Collaborates with the Digital Media Specialist on the creation of e-newsletters, social media graphics, apps and other digital media as assigned
  • Suggests areas of potential optimization across all web/digital channels
  • Facilitates additional media projects in collaboration with the communications team (e.g. video, webinars, etc.)

Books / E-books

  • Designs books/e-books for Editorial Department as assigned
  • Works with Supplies and Purchasing Department to print/publish books with outside vendors

Photography / Videography

  • Facilitates photographs/video to support stories and articles in the magazines and website as assigned
  • Ensures quality control for all artwork and photography that involves negotiation with external printers to ensure standards are met

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completion of a college/university program in graphic arts, web design or digital marketing is required
  • 3-5 years prior related experience in graphic design/digital media
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
  • Ability to design print publications
  • Experience with website design and content management systems (e.g. WordPress), CSS, HTML, JavaScript
  • Expertise in email management systems such as MailChimp
  • Experience with search engine optimization, social media and digital marketing campaigns
  • Expertise in photography/videography/podcast, including experience using Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Knowledge of AODA compliance standards for accessibility
  • Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission, culture and values

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Creative and innovative team player who works to achieve positive results
  • Able to work in a consultative, diplomatic and tactful manner
  • Strong sense of integrity with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
  • Able to proactively recognize potential risks and issues, respond with solutions and engage others in implementing change
  • Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
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, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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