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

Kettle Coordinator

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Published
October 21, 2021

Location
Brandon

Job Type
Seasonal  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Brandon Corps

Salary Range:
$13.30 – $16.63 per hour

Address:
9 Princess Avenue E

Posting Expires:
October 28, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
FAX: (204) 727-1752 – EMAIL: [email protected] – Attention: Major Jamie Rands

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.

We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and highly motivated community member to lead the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign in Brandon. The Kettle Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing donations and coordinating staffing (employees and volunteers). A Kettle Coordinator recruits, trains, schedules, and monitors the work of employee and volunteer bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet location needs.

  • Temporary Full time
  • Up to 40 hours per week

The Salvation Army requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of full vaccination. Requests for exemption from the policy due to medical reasons or other grounds protected by provincial human rights legislation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruit, train, direct and work alongside volunteers
  • Schedule volunteers on the kettle program (computerized), ensuring all kettle locations are covered daily
  • Coordinate the schedule for kettle staff and respond to emergency absences, etc.
  • Expected to work in cooperation with the Divisional Public Relations Department
  • Keep accurate records of volunteer information, using the Kettle Program
  • Ensure kettle locations are kept well-stocked with supplies (i.e. literature, etc.)
  • Contact churches, businesses and other organizations to fill volunteer spots on kettles
  • Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily (if necessary), ensuring the security of donations.
  • Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
  • Input daily kettle totals on TSA Kettle System
  • Oversees daily counting
  • Post campaign:
    • retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
    • debrief current campaign
  • Perform other position related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

  • The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
  • NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
  • Valid Manitoba Driver’s license with own vehicle.
  • Criminal Police Check.

Experience:

  • More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Experience in office administration.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting.
  • Experience with general office equipment and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Understanding and support of the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
  • Background check consent
  • Education verification
  • This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.
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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