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

Thrift Store Supervisor


Published
August 13, 2021

Location
Penticton

Job Type
Full-time  

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Penticton Community Church

Salary Range:
$17.00-$17.50 per hour

Address:
2399 South Main Street, Penticton, BC

Posting Expires:
August 22, 2021

Applications Accepted By:
Attention: Alan Madsen. E-mail: [email protected]. Please mention ‘Thrift Store Supervisor’ in the subject line of your email.

Description

This position works for the Thrift Store Manager.  You must be able to provide support for the day-to-day operations of our Ellis Street Location while communicating to the Manager with ideas, and issues as they arise.  Supervision and direction of employees are required.

HOURS:

  • 40 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In conjunction with the manager direct day to day operations of the Ellis Street Thrift Store.
  • Monitor performance, Health and Safety, and employees. Provide feedback to the Manager.
  • Ensure attractiveness through Tidy Maintenance and merchandising of salesfloor, and window displays.
  • Monitor loss prevention, and report to a manager.
  • Oversee, and participate in building maintenance, such as cleaning, coordinating, and communicating maintenance issues to the maintenance in charge.
  • Will have opening and closing duties as they relate to sales and cash balancing.
  • Sorting and pricing of merchandise as required.
  • Ensure safe work practices when using all equipment.
  • Monitor need forms and equipment to be in stock. Inform the manager.
  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Education/Certifications:

  • Grade 12 education.

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of successful related experience, including retail sales and supervision.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Related Courses an asset.
  • Prior successful experience will be considered.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

  • Good Organizational skills. Multitasker, good knowledge of merchandising, customer service, and sales targets.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

  • The job requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, bending, and lifting.  You would be required to stand, bend, and lift to 50 pounds.

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

  • Background check consent.
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening.
  • A 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.

To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate your email/cover letter where (vacanciesincanada.ca) you saw this job posting.

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