Kettle Assistant - Temporary

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.

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:
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is part of a century old tradition to contribute towards building strong communities by helping TSA to give hope to others. The Kettle Assistant position is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for the oversight of kettle counting, preparing deposits and filling out statistics for each Kettle location.

• Attends training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Ensure all Kettle donations are securely handled in strict adherence to cash handling policies and procedures.
• Leads and assists in the kettle operations for West Kelowna locations
• Assures Kettle Campaign results in the Kettle Deposit Summary are completed and sent s to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer & Kettle Coordinator
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper handling of Kettle donations and counting procedures as required
• Assist in the scheduling and re-scheduling of volunteers as necessary
• May assist in supervising and supporting Kettle counting volunteers throughout the Campaign
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (bi-weekly basis)
• Respond to questions/queries from volunteers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Collect donations in accordance to policies and procedures ensuring donations are always kept secure.

• Work environment is a typical office environment and typically in malls/stores

Qualifications and education requirements:
Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset

• A minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service
• Money handling experience is an asset
• Related experience is an asset

• Must have a solid understanding of basic to intermediate computer operation including Microsoft 365 programs, data entry, internet browsers, and some file management and ability to create reports.
• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Be a positive and outgoing representative of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
• A Driver's Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal…