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:
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 Territory 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.
Position Purpose Summary:
This position provides effective leadership in the efficient acquisition of resources and the provision of resources and supplies to local Salvation Army ministries in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values and standards.
Accountabilities:
Activities

Provides oversight and management of:

• Resourcing of supplies for Community Based Program at local ministry units, including the ongoing procurement of supplies required by local Salvation Army ministries.
• Edmonton Christmas Kettle Campaign, including the direct coordination and oversight of the campaign in cooperation with Edmonton Ministry Units.

Personnel

• Provides direct supervision to the CRC Volunteer coordinator.
• Supervises and coordinates all Christmas Kettle employees.
• Ensures Christmas Kettle locations are adequately staffed in coordination with the volunteer coordinator and when necessary by paid kettle workers.
• Assists with the orientation sessions for new staff members.
• Models and maintains a good and conducive working atmosphere at the Community Resource Centre.
• Ensures good communication among management, staff, volunteers and local ministry units.
• Ensures that all staff receive ongoing training to enable them to perform their job-related duties in an effective and professional manner.
• Is available to staff for consultation on job-related issues as needed.

Christmas Kettle Campaign

• Oversee the annual Christmas kettle fundraising campaign.
• Identify and secure existing and new kettle locations throughout Edmonton and surrounding area.
• Identify and arrange for pre-approved kettle locations where TSA public relations can do interviews regarding the kettle campaign.
• Ensure that money is properly handled and deposits are made according to The Salvation Army operations policy and standards.
• Ensure all Kettle supplies are on hand, delivered and picked up from city locations throughout the campaign as required.
• Ensure that all health and safety standards are followed at all locations.
• Assist with volunteer appreciation event at the end of the Kettle Campaign.

Administrative

• Assists in the preparation of annual budget and maintains ongoing financial accountability.
• The Resource Manager will ensure that the overall Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plans are kept current and are being followed.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provides liaison and cooperation with all other Salvation Army ministry units & departments.
• Provides liaison and cooperation with community partners as it relates to the procurement of resources. This will include vendors, donors, community groups, volunteers and landlords of kettle locations.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of programs offered by TSA in and around Edmonton in order to procure supplies and support the efforts of the ministry units.
• Works in close cooperation with the CRC Operations Manager to ensure a safe working environment is maintained in the CRC for all staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Critical Relationship Management:

Internal:

• Reports directly to the Divisional Secretary.
• Works in close cooperation with the CRC Operations Manager for the efficient delivery of support services to the ministry units.
• Liaise with Divisional Headquarters personnel as required.
• Communicates and works in cooperation with Divisional Development staff in the management of donor relations as it relates to CRC.
• Communicates regularly with Ministry Unit leads to ensure the CRC is providing the proper resources for their programs.

External:

• Represents The Salvation Army on the following boards:
• Christmas Bureau of Edmonton (or committees thereof),
• The Edmonton Gleaners’ Association (Edmonton Food Bank),
• others as assigned by the Divisional Secretary and/or Divisional Commander
• Member of a service club if deemed to be appropriate
• Vendors and Suppliers
• Donors as it relates to gift-in-kind donations.

Please refer the Job description for details