Community Ministries Director

The Community Ministries Director provides holistic leadership to community-based programs and manages the ministry unit's business operations including financial, administrative, IT, and property issues in accordance with Salvation Army mission, vision, values, and standards.

a. Oversee the Community ministries' operations: local bible study and worship gatherings, Family Services, Christmas Hamper Program, Christmas Kettles, and to convey other MU issues back to the Area Commander when relevant.

b. Participates in submitting recommendation/advice/input in the establishment of the MU strategic plan; consults with stakeholders on various issues concerning the social mission of the MU.

c. Conducts regular staff meetings with staff.

d. Oversees and directly manages effective people management practices.

e. Participates in interviewing, hiring, orientation, training for new employees, and on-going training and development for current employees; personnel evaluating for assigned staff according to MU organizational chart.

f. Provides supervision, including performance evaluation and coaching (PEACs), to direct reports.

g. Administer employee leaves, on-boarding processes, staff training and education, assists in payroll administration.

h. Addresses employees' health & safety concerns.

i. Oversees staff training - identifies and arranges required staff training and maintains training records and ensures compliance with legislation and policies and procedures.

j. Ensures that all aspects of the Volunteer program at the MU are in line with Territorial Policy.

2. Community Services Management

a. Oversight and responsibility for all Community Services programming, including a spiritual focus to program initiatives.

b. Provides oversight to new programs based on the needs of community.

c. Actively communicates with the Area Commander regarding:

i. Program needs, especially regarding the need of food donations

ii. Articles for local newspapers/media

iii. Fundraising ideas

iv. Special events

v. Potential sponsors and volunteers

3. Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

a. Represents the Salvation Army Whitehorse Corps at various community groups, social services organizations, and committees.

b. Provides updated information for the website, Facebook, Instagram, radio as well as prepare posters, etc. regarding Community Services programs

4. Finances and Administration

a. Prepares and administer budget, and operates within the approved budget for financial control, personnel management ensuring optimum utilization of resources.

b. Gives oversight and coordination to all program operations.

c. Ensures that all programs are in compliance with Yukon legislation and municipal bylaws (i.e., service/program focus, building/property/safety and human relations).

d. Remains familiar with current legislation, and ensures necessary changes are made.

e. Ensures that Policies and Procedures for MU departments are up-to-date and in line with Territorial Operating Policies.

5. Communication and Reporting

a. Develop and document business requirements, process and reports as needed.

b. Develop and document options and recommendations to issues and problems.

c. Support key stakeholders in understanding the implications of options and decisions.

d. Create and maintain list of reports required for health and safety compliance purposes.

Other related responsibilities as required.

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

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of a formal post-secondary/college/University program of three academic years in social service, business, economics, administration, and equivalent work experience.
• Must possess valid driver's license.

Experience & Skilled Knowledge:

• A minimum of five years of related experience.
• A minimum of three years of management experience in a related field or non-profit is necessary.
• Experience of three years is required in the following areas: office administration, budgeting, and social services.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, vision culture and values.
• Salvation Army Senior Soldier in good standing.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong communication, supervisory and motivational skills.
• Familiarity with non-profit funding processes and procedures, fund raising, human resource legislation and practice; purchasing procedures; property maintenance issues; and information systems issues and processes.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, goal setting, multi-tasking, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with a variety of professionals, community groups, businesses, and volunteers.
• Computer and media proficiency.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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 Praesidium Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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.