Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
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.
Job Description:
Job Profile: Summer Student - CFS
Job Posting Title: Summer Student - Community and Family Services

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.

Community Family Services Portion

• Coordinate and maintain programs relevant to children, youth, and families within the Corps as well as in the community at large.
• Plan events to promote integrated mission, connecting youth and families from community with Corps.
• Assist families with food bank, clothing bank, etc.
• Follow up with children/youth who attend The Salvation Army camp programs.
• Assist with volunteer recruiting for events and activity efforts, as well as all necessary support, resources, and supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks that support program objectives in collaboration with Administrative Assistant.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned by CFS worker.

Thrift Store Portion

• Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales with minimal voids, overages, or shortages.
• Adhere to store policy regarding cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds.
• Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, hanging, pricing, and storing donations.
• Possess knowledge of stock in order to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person.
• Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
• Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which would include window displays and merchandise displays; displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Maintain the proper sorting and processing of goods, ensure compliance with quality standards; that all products are priced correctly as per store policy.

. Perform other duties as required, and assigned by the Manager

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of community-based resources and experience networking with government and social service agencies.
• Understanding for individuals of diverse social and cultural backgrounds

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate volunteers.
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to represent the local Salvation Army within the community.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with and relate to children and youth.
  Requirement for employment: Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The role will facilitate various programs, organize, and provide resources to the community. Develop and implement summer opportunities for youth, children at The Salvation Army Corps Office. As well as working in the thrift store, the role provides service to customers, sorting incoming product and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Thrift Store.

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports directly to Lynn Ferguson – Store Manager
Direct reports: none.