CAREERS

Available Positions

Lead Mover/Driver

JRCC Furniture Depot is giving furniture for free to people in need. We are looking for a responsible and experienced mover to lead the truck crew and provide clients the furniture, as well as collect furniture donations across the GTA.

Salary is $21-$24/hr, full-time work, 2 weeks vacation.

The work includes driving and furniture moving. You must have:

* A valid G driving license, clean abstract
* Experience driving a truck
* Experience in furniture moving
* Can legally work in Canada
* Positive attitude and A+ customer service

Please send a short employment history and driver abstract to: jrccfd.hr@jrcc.org
Please no phone calls, only relevant candidates will be contacted.

Summer Jobs Students (spring-summer 2021)

JRCC Cares is the arm of the Jewish Russian Community Centre that provides social services to those in need. Through a variety of different programs, including furniture donations, food bank services, and senior assistance, we support members of our community in establishing safe and healthy homes. We are looking for smart and responsible students to join our team in the summer. We offer an exceptional work experience in a friendly environment for students who are interested in social services, community outreach, and program evaluation. Joining forces with us, you will have an opportunity to help the community and assist families in need. You will also develop and sharpen your skill set in the job market.

Main duties:

  • Assist in donor outreach (calls, emails, flyers)
  • Assist in social media aspects (blog, posts)
  • Conduct survey phone calls (clients/donors)
  • Review literature for policy planning (food bank, furniture bank)
  • Research new grants and prospects
  • Conduct statistical and qualitative analyses

Additional duties:

  • Assist in grant writing
  • Write application letters
  • Follow up with potential donors
  • Assist in program evaluation
  • Enter data to Excel, Sales Force

 Requirements:

  • Previous experience (school or work) in Google analytics, SEO, outreach – strong asset
  • Computer orientation (Outlook, Office) – a must
  • Fluent English (writing, speaking, reading) – a must
  • Excellent ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Eligible for Summer Jobs position – a must

Please send your resume and a short description why you are interested in the job to: resume@jrcc.org. No phone calls please.


Closed Positions

Community Relations Coordinator (Closed)

Part time 12-15 hrs/wk.

The JRCC Furniture Depot is looking for an energetic and organized candidate to coordinate community relations. The work includes coordination of communication with partner agencies, monthly surveys for donors and clients, data analyses for a variety of needs, grant application writing and follow up, and outreach calls / emails. The role requires a strong sense of organization, punctuality, time management, and sales acumen. This position reports to the program director.

Responsibilities:
* coordinate communication with partner agencies
* coordinate communication for client payments
* assist in fundraising & grant writing
* assist in program evaluation
* assist in marketing and furniture donor outreach
* call clients/donors for survey
* enter data to Excel, Sales Force
* conduct content analysis
* conduct statistical analyses

Requirements:
* bachelor’s degree (preferably in the social sciences) – a must
* previous experience (school or work) in qual/quan methods – a must
* computer orientation (Outlook, Office) – a must
* fluent English – a must (writing, speaking, reading)
* excellent ability to work independently with minimum supervision
* must have flexible schedule to work three times per week on varying hours (i.e. work hours between 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm)
* must be eligible to work in Canada

Please send your resume and a cover letter to: Jrccfd.hr@jrcc.org

Warehouse Worker (Closed)

The JRCC FD is looking for a passionate individual to join our growing team, and assist in warehouse operations

Duties:
* lift and move heavy furniture items
* organize the warehouse
* ensure warehouse cleanliness

Requirements:
* A valid G driving license (clean abstract)
* Can legally work in Canada
* Positive attitude and A+ customer service
* Previous experience in moving and heavy lifting – a strong asset

Please send a brief employment history and driver’s abstract  to: Jrccfd.hr@jrcc.org

Donor & Office Administrator (Closed)

Office Location: 1416 Centre St., Thornhill L4J 8A1

Job Type: 9-5 or 9-3

Organization: JRCC Furniture Depot

Report to: JRCC FD Program director

The JRCC Furniture Depot is growing and looking for an energetic and organized candidate to coordinate reception, office, warehouse, and furniture donations. The work includes front line work at the reception desk, full responsibility for donors’ administration (phone calls, emails, etc.), coordination of delivery and pick-up, and assistance in other administrative tasks.

The role requires a strong sense of organization, punctuality, time management, and sales acumen.

Responsibilities:

Donor administration

  • coordinating furniture donations (answer calls/emails, reply to calls/emails)
  • communicate with donors and coordinate payments and tax receipts
  • charge credit cards, debit, cash, and manage payment reports
  • schedule pick-up and delivery time, and coordinate with donors/clients
  • maintain and mange truck schedule timing and capacity
  • communicate truck schedule and time management with team members

Reception and data management

  • welcome and direct clients/donors at the warehouse, answer questions, and assist in client/donor service when they present at the warehouse
  • maintain a complete and organized worklog for donor communication, enter data, maintain records, verify data on the database, and produce reports
  • perform various administrative tasks (filing records, produce Word and Excel documents, send and reply to emails, answer phone calls and transfer calls, scan documents, update database, etc.)

Additional tasks

  • produce management report for operations, donations, clients, etc.
  • assist in outreach calls for furniture donors (stores, hotels, etc.)
  • assist in fundraising efforts for fund donors (print letters, maintain records on the database, etc.)
  • assist in program evaluation (enter data, produce reports, etc.)
  • assist in social media presence (website updates, social media posts, etc.)
  • coordinate supply record and purchase

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in the social sciences) – a must
  • Fluent high-level English – writing, speaking, reading– a must
  • Russian speaking – a must
  • Hebrew speaking – very strong asset
  • 1-2 years of experience in office management/coordination – a must
  • 1-2 years of experience in client service or sales – a must
  • Excellent ability for independent work, time management, and initiative
  • Excellent organization, punctuality, attention to details, and patience
  • Excellent computer orientation and knowledge: Outlook, Word, Excel, and databases (i.e. Sales Force)

Please send your resume to: jrccfd.hr@jrcc.org

Only relevant candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Client Service Administrator (Closed)

Hours of work: Part time: Mon-Fri 9:00am-1:00pm (potential for full time in the future)

The JRCC FD is looking for a passionate individual to join our growing team, and assist in customer service and administration.

Job Description:
The client admin coordinates client service in all aspects, including: directing and assisting clients through the warehouse, finalizing paperwork for clients, and communicating with referral agencies. This position reports to the Program Director.

Duties:
* Serve clients by greeting, welcoming, and directing  them appropriately
* Answer clients calls and emails, and address them appropriately
* Assist clients in choosing furniture and navigating the warehouse
* Calculate delivery fees, charge credit cards, cash, etc.; and schedule time for furniture delivery
* Enter client data and record daily transactions in Excel, Sales Force and similar databases
* Assist in customer satisfaction calls and emails
* Assist in outreach calls and emails

 Experience and skills:
* Computer orientation (Outlook, Office) – a must
* Fluent English (writing, speaking, reading) – a must
* Positive attitude and A+ customer service – a must
* Previous experience in costumer service, preferably front line work – an asset
* Bachelor’s degree in social science or related disciple – an asset
* Previous experience in program evaluation, market research, grant writing, fundraising, social media – an asset
* Excellent ability to work independently with minimum supervision
* Passion to initiate, think “outside the box”, and suggest service improvements
* Can legally work in Canada

Please send your resume and a cover letter to: Jrccfd.hr@jrcc.org

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