Job Description

The Market Worker ensures that the objectives for the Market at the Lighthouse are carried out and works with the Community Ministries Program Co-ordinator to further develop the program to align with The Salvation Armys Mission, Vision and Values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Connect families with Pathway of Hope Caseworker.
• Work with Community Ministries Program Co-ordinator to maintain food supply.
• Participate in Food Forest planning alongside Community Ministries Worker and Community. Ministries Program Co-ordinator.
• Support Market and Food Forest Volunteers.
• Ensure volunteers have appropriate breaks.
• Ensure consistency in service delivery via maintaining policy and procedures (e.g., pricing, re-stocking shelves, ensuring that the each of the clients has a consistent experience, etc.).
• Submit required reports to donors and partner organizations.
• Enter data into Link2Feed.
• Present stats and stories for Market at the staff weekly meeting and to be used by the Community Engagement Coordinator.
• Assemble flyer highlighting grocery deals, communicating TSA Events, and a message from the team.
• Support Special Events (food drive, holiday train - scheduling, set up, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with grocery partners.
• Participate in relevant training.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Education requirements:

• NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years in a related field.
• Alternative combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Two years of prior related experience including up to one year of work in community/social services or experience in non-profits.
• Proven experience and advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience utilizing online data databases/programs; highly efficient computer user.

Skills and Capabilities:

• 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 Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
• Ability to keep confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate comfortably with fellow staff, volunteers, clients and community partners.
• Exceptional organization and timekeeping skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving: able to create holistic programs that meet communal need(s).
• The performance of the job requires the ability to work independently and under pressure, while ensuring the functionality of the ministry.
• The successful incumbent will be an optimistic and hard worker, ready and able to lead a team through transition with kindness, compassion, and efficiency.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.


Published
May 31, 2024
Location
Salmon Arm, BC
Job Type
Full-time
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Salmon Arm Ministries
Salary Range:
$18.29 to $22.40
Address:
441 Third ST SW Salmon Arm BC V1E 1V4
Posting Expires:
June 14, 2024
Applications Accepted By:
E-mail: Joel.Torrens@salvationarmy.ca Attention: Joel Torrens, please indicate Market Worker on the subject line of your email.