Christmas Admin Support

About this role

Position Purpose summary:

The Christmas Admin Support provides support to the Community and Family Services during the Christmas season on a temporary basis.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with processing, unloading, documenting, and sorting donations of toys and food for the Christmas program and assist with preparing donated items for distribution.
• Assist with pick-ups of food and toy donations from community donors using program vehicle.
• Assist with set up and take down of toy and food Christmas hamper distribution centre.
• Assist with sorting toy donations.
• Record statistical data in a clear, organized, and accurate manner.
• May assist in the Kettle campaign where needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Working Conditions:

• This is a temporary position.
• Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per operational requirements.
• Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.
• Local travel may be associated with this position.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with the employer's Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completed High School or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.
• Strong skills in all Microsoft Office products and good working knowledge and experience with email and internet-based programs
• Valid Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification
• Skills and Capabilities:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by Employer's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Honest, courteous, and punctual
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of employer with due care and caution.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to employer, in its sole discretion and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of employer in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.