Kettle Coordinator

at  The Salvation Army

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.
Join the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign and be part of a century old tradition! We offer a unique opportunity to use your leadership skills and share your passion for building strong communities.

The Kettle Coordinator position for the 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for oversight of several Christmas Kettle locations in a given geographical zone area. Zone locations include shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.

• Fixed Term – Part-time
• November 18 to December 28, 2024
• Monday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm or 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• 20 Hrs/Week

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service
• Working with volunteers
• Working or volunteering in a position with leadership responsibilities
• Working in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills; enjoy liaising and working with people of all ages and abilities
• Good decision making, organizational and leadership skills
• Willingness to be flexible and work well under pressure with daily timelines and changing priorities
• Self-motivation
• Strong service ethic
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of donor, volunteer and organizational information
• Respect and understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle required
• Access to email and cellular phone required (allowance provided)
• Able to lift 9 to 12 kgs (20 – 25 lbs)

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and support Kettle volunteers
• Schedule shifts for all volunteers
• Assist with providing shift coverage for vacant shifts
• Communicate daily with kettle workers and volunteers for effective transition
• Communicate daily issues to a fellow coordinator or Corps Officer about supply deficiencies at kettle locations
• Ensure insurance and confirmation is in place for each kettle location.
• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
• Expected to work in collaboration with the Corps Officer and other coordinators to accomplish goals.

The Kettle Coordinator position for the 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for oversight of several Christmas Kettle locations in a given geographical zone area. Zone locations include shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.

• Fixed Term – Part-time
• November 18 to December 28, 2024
• Monday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 8:30 pm or 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• 20 Hrs/Wee