Community Ministries Coordinator

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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 shelter. In 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 and holistic programming and special events developed to meet the needs of the individuals and families served through Community Services. Working collaboratively with the leadership of Georgina Community Church, the employee 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: 1. Operations and Programming In collaboration with the Corps Officer, research, plan, develop, prepare, and deliver creative and innovative programming for children, youth, families, adults, and seniors designed to address community needs. Provide strategic leadership to community programs; ongoing strategic planning to ensure programming reflects client need as these may evolve in our changing socioeconomic climate. Create a safe space for clients and their families where they can explore their practical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs by facilitating or coordinating programming that is relationally focused and supports transformational change. Examples of such programming includes Red Cap Anger Management, ESL (Love New Canadians), Alpha, Life Skills classes, Messy Church, Brave, summer day camp programming (VBS), Baby Song, etc. Actively develops and maintains community / business contacts, partners, and donors who can assist with the procurement needs of the community services. When opportunities arise, 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. Work with other staff/volunteers to maintain, promote, and improve the profile of TSA Georgina Community Church and CS programs within the community and with clients. Network with Salvation Army, government, and community social services providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of clients and program. Refer clients to other community resources where appropriate. Plan and support fundraising initiatives and community events such as fairs and clinics. Represent the ministry unit at public events and community functions. Seasonal / Special Programs Responsible for the organization, planning and delivery of seasonal and special programs such as Christmas assistance, food drives, backpacks, camping ministries, and other CS programs as required. Support the annual Christmas Kettle campaign as required. Volunteers Recruit, orientate, support, assist, train, and schedule volunteers for CS programming. Identify and coordinate opportunities for church members and volunteers to support Community Services programs. Ensure divisional/territorial standards are followed by all volunteers. Identify training requirements, make recommendations, and develop strategies and recommendations for volunteer development. Demonstrate work methods, provide supervision and logistical guidance, and ensure that they work together to achieve the purpose of the organization and enhance the ministries of The Salvation Army. Administration In collaboration with the Corps Officer responsible for various correspondence, newsletters, and Community Service administrative duties and will assist with the unit's website and social media. Answers phone and greet the public. Maintain accurate data in a timely and organized manner, which includes operational reports, statistical reports, and client participation waivers / agreements as required. Maintain the volunteer database for all Georgina Community Services volunteers, as well as any required paperwork in keeping with Salvation Army policies and procedures; ensure that background checks, driver's abstracts, and the required organizational training are up to date. Create and assist in presentations promoting volunteer opportunities to corporations, schools and the public as required. May prepare and submit grant/funding applications. Assist with promotion and marketing of ministry unit programs. Ensure confidentiality is maintained

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