Kettle Coordinator

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

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.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:
Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Kettle Campaign Coordinator ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing volunteers and donations and ensuring competent, compliant Kettle coverage through fundraising campaign dates.

Start date: November 4, 2024

End Date: December 24, 2024

HOURS: 30 hrs/week. Expected to work weekdays and Saturdays. Hours vary. Lunch breaks are provided but unpaid.

• Oversee the operations of the Christmas kettle campaign including orientation and performance management and scheduling of kettle volunteers.
• Promotes the campaign through community presence, social media, phone calls, etc.
• Strengthens relationships with management and leadership at all kettle locations and is responsible to act as a liaison, providing supports as needed.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, gives direction to and supports kettle workers and volunteers.
• Ensures all kettles and supplies are maintained at all locations, at all times.
• Works with a list of volunteers, clubs, churches, and businesses to assist in filling volunteer positions.
• Prepares and makes bank deposits, tracks and records statistical data as required.
• Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily when needed, ensuring the security of donations.
• Host a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
• Post campaign may assist with retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
• Ensures donors, volunteers, workers, and all partnerships are thanked.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reports directly to senior leadership.

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean valid driver's license.

Experience:

• Experience working with and leading volunteers will be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High standard of integrity, judgement, and confidentiality.
• Familiar with creating and maintaining accurate shift schedules.
• Strong decision-making, organizational skills, and a strong team player.
• General office skills and experience, familiar in using various office equipment.
• Proficiency on various computer programs; Microsoft Word, Excel, Database.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and targets; ability to multi-task.
• Agreeable to a flexible non-routine schedule and willing to use a personal vehicle for business purposes

Skills and Capabilities:

• The performance of the job requires attention to detail in scheduling, as well as in distribution of daily Kettle supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds will be required.
• Providing direction and checking of volunteers
• Prior Christmas Kettle or Fundraising experience or equivalent would be a definite asset