Summer Student
About The Position
The Salvation Army is seeking a Summer Student to provide general administrative support, Thrift Store work, and groundskeeper duties for day-to-day operations. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth functioning of the organization and serving the community. The Salvation Army has a long-standing history of helping individuals and families in need across Canada and Bermuda, offering essential services and support for various life challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring everyone has a place to belong.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Good decision-making and organizational skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities (i.e., good judgement).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and sound judgment.
- Able to work cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to lift/move weights of up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Respond to telephone, in person, or electronic inquiries and forward them to the appropriate person.
- Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing, and filing.
- Assist with administrative procedures within the MU or department.
- Draft and prepare presentations (including PowerPoint, invitations, certificates).
- Sort, process, and verify receipts, expenditures, forms, and other documents.
- Scan, sort, and file documents according to established guidelines.
- Assist with other related administrative tasks as required.
- Greet and interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Contribute to meeting store sales targets; provide efficient and courteous customer service; use tact when dealing with difficult customers.
- Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products; protect the integrity of all donated items.
- Accurately complete 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.
- Assist with Janitorial work at the church and outside lawn care at the church and cemetery.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
- potential to experience flexibility at work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
