Christmas Kettle Coordinator - Temporary

Location: Surrey East

Who We Are  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.
Position Purpose Summary  Christmas Coordinator provides support to The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel & Next Steps Resource Centre, with Christmas Campaigns. This position is primarily based out of the White Rock location. With occasional travel and work across the broader White Rock Corps service area - including Tsawwassen, Delta, Ladner, South Surrey, and White Rock.
Accountabilities   Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign.
Promote, coordinate, and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteers.
Maintain accurate records of worker’s/volunteer’s information.
Orientation and performance management of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers.
Coordinate the schedule for kettle staff and/or volunteers and respond to emergency absences, etc.
Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
Coordinate replacement teams for standalone tip-taps.
May deliver and pick-up kettles in an emergency situation.
Host at a kettle as required, ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies.
Record statistical data and prepare weekly time sheets as required.
Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion.
Assist in counting kettle income as needed.
Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding day-to-day campaign challenges and operations.
Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently.
Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis).
Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.
In conjunction with supervisor, manage campaign related social media.
In conjunction with supervisor, ensure information relating to available shifts and fund-raising updates are communicated via volunteer management system daily.
Assist in the coordination of the Christmas Kettle Campaign launch.
Will participate in recruitment and training of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers, including connecting with schools, local businesses and community groups.
Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites.
Organize retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
Arrange volunteer/kettle location appreciation certificates for distribution.
Ensure all necessary tip-tap equipment is returned following instructions for Tip Tap.
Assists with other ministry unit Christmas functions.
Perform other position related duties as required.
Working Conditions  This is a temporary position. Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break. Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per operational requirements. Work environment is typically in malls/stores. Standing for long periods will be…