Community Ministries Coordinator

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 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 :

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY :

The Community Ministries Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to a broad range of relevant holistic programming and special events developed to meet the needs of the individuals and families served through Lindsay Community Services.

The work of this position supports the organizational desire to move from transactional distribution services toward relational and transformational ministry. Working collaboratively with the leadership of the Lindsay Community Church they will focus on identifying and creating programs where a spiritual focus can be applied and The Salvation Army mission and vision can truly come to life.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Operations and Programming

• Actively develops and maintains community / business contacts partners and donors who can assist with the procurement needs of the foodbank.
• Oversee the activities of the food bank - organize and ensure that the food bank is well maintained / adequately stocked sorts and processes donated goods and assist clients with food selection in the food bank.
• Accept organize sort and distribute perishable and non-perishable food products to the community on established operating days.
• Coordinate the pickup and delivery of community donations. This may include doing the pickups.
• Manage food procurement through various sources.
• Periodically review assistance guidelines with Community Services team.
• In collaboration with the Corps Officer research plan develop prepare and deliver creative and innovative programming designed to address community needs.
• All programming is to be relationally focused support transformational change and support the social emotional and spiritual needs of participants. i.e. may include Red Cap Anger Management ESL (Love New Canadians) Alpha Life Skills classes Pathway of Hope etc.
• Create a safe space for clients and their families where they can explore their practical social emotional and spiritual needs.
• Through conversation and prayer share the hope and love of Jesus in a manner that supports and respects the faith journey of our clients and their families.
• Refer clients to the Corps Officer for pastoral assistance as needed.
• Ensure a spiritual dynamic and focus in all programming including facilitated access for clients to pastoral services and other church-based programs.
• Work with other CS staff / volunteers to maintain promote and improve the profile of TSA Lindsay Community Church and CS programs within the community; actively promote Lindsay Community Church and CS programs to clients.
• Network with referral agencies and / or other community sources as required. Refer clients to other community resources where appropriate.

Seasonal / Special Programs

Volunteers

Administration

Health and Safety

Perform other related duties as required.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

Governance Boards and Councils : None

Internal :

External :

MANAGERIAL / TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Normal hours of work : 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Monday to Friday and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal in scheduling is required as some weekend and evening work may be required.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Education Qualifications and Certifications :

Experience and Knowledge Requirements :

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $39739.02 to $49673.78 with a maximum of $59608.54.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 39739 - 49673