Executive Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum successful completion of 2 years of community college
• Minimum of two to three years’ related experience, including working directly with marginalized people
• NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of community-based resources is an asset
• Experience in office administration, computers, and database entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to effectively utilize digital tools for communication.
• Must be able to establish good working relationships with community partners
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Able to work in a consultative, diplomatic, and tactful manner
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to lift weights of up to 50 lbs
• Strong sense of integrity with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
• Ability and willingness to provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening and The Salvation Army Abuse Registry that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion
• Able to proactively recognize potential risks and issues, respond with solutions, and engage others in implementing change.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - clear and straightforward to understand
• Effective organizational and time management skills – self-motivated and disciplined self-starter
• Ability and willingness to adhere to, support, and promote The Salvation Army’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess their needs through intake processes using the Link2Feed client management system.
• Distribute emergency food, clothing, and transportation vouchers per current operational policies.
• Keeping stock of inventory and ordering as needed.
• Provide resource referrals to clients to address needs.
• Organize and supervise receipt of food donations, recording, tidiness, and safety of all areas used.
• Organize and help to maintain the cleanliness of all areas used by the Community and Family Services and other areas.
• Under the direction of the Community Ministry Director, assist with new and existing program and service provisions.
• Utilize the TSA Volunteer Services Program to recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and thank volunteers.
• Network with referral agencies and/or other community sources of assistance, as required.
• Input data into Link2Feed; complete and submit all statistical reports promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate participant files and statistical records.
• Conduct all administrative duties as outlined with due diligence.
• Follow the directions on compliance and adherence to Operating Policies and Procedures (i.e., gift cards, vouchers, etc.)
• Track volunteer hours as per the TSA Volunteer Service Program and celebrate volunteer achievements as milestones are met.
• Coordinate volunteers for all-season programs and services.
• Assist participants with registering for all seasonal programs and services.
• Under the direction of the Executive Director, assist with the coordination of programs.
• Distribute available items and donations to all participants who have registered for assistance through the ‘Feeding the Lambs, Food Bank, and Christmas programs.
• May be required to assist with the coordination of the Kettle Campaign, including but not limited to recruitment of volunteers, kettle site set up, security of kettle donations, counting, and recording kettle donations.
• Accepts donations and writes temporary receipts.
• May be required to secure, count, and record kettle donations.

Benefits

• Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda.
• Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service.
• We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.