Job Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia
Job Title: Temporary Finance Clerk
Reports to: Comptroller
Chalice (Canada) is an officially recognized Catholic lay organization that has a mission, a ministry and a service. Our mission is expressed in the simple motto to Serve Christ in the Poor and Serve the Poor in Christ.
Our ministry is to provide the church, as the Body of Christ, opportunity and encouragement to imitate and reveal Christ’s love in supporting those facing the physical, mental and spiritual impact of poverty. We are almost entirely supported by donors and sponsors obtained from presentations made in Catholic churches across Canada.
With the support given us, Chalice globally supports human development programs and capital projects that help alleviate the impact of poverty. The Chalice sponsorship program is the primary means by which we invite and receive donations and is also the central focus in our work with our managing collaborators at sponsor sites.
We start every day in prayer as the foundation of our work and we honour Mary, mother of the church, as our patron saint.
As a registered Canadian Charity, Chalice (Canada), performs our work under the Canada Not–for-Profit Corporations Act.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, sociable, and highly service-focused individuals for temporary full-time and/or part-time Financial Clerk positions, starting October 21, 2024 through to January 24, 2025. The ideal candidate will be committed to Chalice’s mission, vision, and values. The successful candidates will primarily be responsible for processing donations in a highly computerized environment as well as for communicating with donors verbally and in writing and contributes to the faith and prayer-filled environment at Chalice while holding values that align with the Catholic values of Chalice.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Support the mission of Chalice.
- Opening and sorting donations that arrive via mail.
- Process donations using computer software.
- Reconcile daily transaction records.
- Communicate with donors verbally via telephone and in writing.
- Assist in other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience with transaction processing and data entry.
- Strong computer skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Office 365.
- Outstanding spoken and written English is mandatory.
- Training and experience in a customer service environment, including how to effectively speak to donors on the phone.
- Knowledge of donor or customer database systems would be an asset.
- Experience working/volunteering for a not-for-profit or charitable organization would be an asset.
Soft Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Critical eye for detail.
- Reliable.
- Quick learner; enjoy working in a service-focused, fast-paced learning organization.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- Have excellent time management, organizational, task planning and prioritization skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements.
Work Hours: 40 hours a week (full time) and 20 hours per week (part time)
Availability to work overtime if required
Legally available to work in Canada
Completion of a criminal background check
Ordinary Office Setting in Bedford Nova Scotia
Working in a faith-based, prayer filled environment with daily prayer meetings at 8:30AM
Benefits:
Chalice (Canada) offers benefits including paid vacation, shortened summer work weeks.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to glyciaraposo@chalice.ca, identifying your availability, by October 16, 2024. Please include “Temporary Finance Clerk 2024” in the subject line. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and interviews may be scheduled before the position closes. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
