Kettle Coordinator

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.

Job Description:

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 other.

Kettle Coordinator position is a short-term contract position. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign.

Accountabilities:

Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below:

Attend training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle  partnership with local Corps, liaise as required and contact local businesses to arrange kettle locations;

Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites;

Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to Campaign onset;

Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required;

Supervise, support and assign (as required) volunteers throughout the Campaign;

Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently;

Promote Kettle campaign and respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs;

Oversee the operations of the local Christmas Kettle campaign;

Participate in recruitment of kettle volunteers;

Coordinate the schedule for volunteers and respond to emergency absences, etc.

Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations; 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 of literature etc;

Record statistical data and prepare report at the end of the campaign, outlining highlights and recommendations for future campaign coordination;

Coordinate retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations at the end of the campaign;

Perform other related duties as required.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
• R esponsible for solicitation and secure keeping of funds..

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This is a temporary position.

Flexibility in scheduling is required; 40 hour work week.

Work environment is typically in malls/stores

Standing for long periods will be required and exposure to cold weather

Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.

Local travel is associated with this position.

Education, Qualifications and

Certifications:

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of the Salvation Army Kettle campaign

Completion of Voluntary Sector management, Business Administration, or Public Relations an asset

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

A minimum of two years of related experience or working in customer service.

Money handling experience is an asset.

Experience in office administration.

Experience with general office equipment and m ust have strong skills and experience…