Resourcing Manager

This position establishes and maintains community partnerships to build the gift-in-kind donor base for the warehouse and distribution centre. In addition, this position will be responsible for organization and promotion of the Christmas Kettle Campaign in Edmonton and surrounding area.

Additional job information:  Typically this job is Monday to Friday; however the ability to be flexible in work hours and willingness to adjust hours of work to meet work demands is a requirement of the job.

Community Partnerships

Building and strengthening community partnerships throughout Edmonton and surrounding area and expanding donor relations of gift-in-kind donations from companies and organizations.  Representing The Salvation Army CRC at community group as required. Promoting the Christmas Kettle Campaign with community partnerships.

Staff Management

Ensuring the distribution centre and the kettle campaign is adequately staffed (inclusive of volunteers), with qualified staff and that staff have the resources to compete their tasks.  Recruiting, orienting, training and developing and supporting staff.  Effectively utilizing and supporting volunteers.  Ensuring compliance with all legislation and workplace policies and practices

Administrative

Assisting Executive Director with preparation of the annual operational budget.  Assisting in the development of online training videos for recruitment and training of kettle volunteers.  Providing accurate daily reports.  Posting daily Christmas Kettle Campaign updates on Edmonton CRC social media accounts.

Christmas Kettle Campaign

Overseeing the annual Christmas kettle fundraising campaign.  This includes identifying and securing existing and new kettle locations throughout Edmonton and surrounding area; arranging for pre-approved kettle locations where our public relations can do interviews regarding our kettle campaign; ensuring proper handling of money and deposits; ensuring Kettle supplies are available and delivered; ensuring all health and safety standards are followed at all locations.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of formal post-secondary in fundraising or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract and a reliable personally owned vehicle

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in non-for-profit environment
• Experience being involved in running a kettle campaign is preferred
• Knowledge and comfort with operating debit machines and tap to donate machines
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Good in person and written communication skills
• Awareness and ability to work with the vast cultural makeup of the City of Edmonton
• Able to problem solve
• Able to work in a high stress environment on occassions
• Leadership skills and provide ability to train and coach staff and volunteers
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of organization, attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of donor and organizational information

• Comfortable with Office 365 suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint

• Willing to wear Salvation Army brandware
• Willing to adhere to The Salvation Army code of conduct and confidentiality policies and other policies and procedures
• Able to lift 20 lbs
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time

Valid criminal record check satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

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.