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 27, 2021

Location
Winnipeg

Job Type
Seasonal  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Living Hope Community Church

Salary Range:
$13.30 – $19.96 per hour

Address:
51 Morrow Avenue

Posting Expires:
October 30, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Major Bruce MacKenzie – EMAIL: [email protected]

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 Kettle Coordinator position exists to ensure the smooth running of the Christmas Kettle fundraising campaign, maximizing donations and coordinating staffing (employees and volunteers).

  • Temporary Part Time Position
  • End Date – January 4, 2022
  • Up to 40 hours per week: Mondays – Saturdays

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, ensuring all kettle locations are covered daily
  • Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with kettle sites, addressing issues as they arise
  • Coordinate the schedules for kettle staff, responding to emergency absences
  • Stand on kettles as vacant spaces dictate
  • Ensure kettle locations are well stocked with supplies
  • Ensure kettles are dropped off and picked up daily
  • Some involvement in counting and depositing of kettle monies
  • Contact churches, businesses and other organizations to fill volunteer spots
  • Retrieve all equipment from kettle locations at conclusion of campaign
  • Work in cooperation with the Divisional Public Relations Department and Living Hope staff
  • Keep accurate records of volunteer information using the kettle program.
  • Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
  • Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education Level Attained:

  • Completed High School

Special Licenses, Diplomas, Certifications or Requirements:

  • Valid Manitoba Driver’s license with own vehicle preferred
  • Criminal Police Check

Minimum Prior Related Experience:

  • More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience.
  • Experience in office administration
  • Experience with Microsoft excel, Microsoft Word
  • Experience with general office equipment and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and office administration
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment of light to moderate weight in winter conditions will be required
  • Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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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