Christmas Kettle Assistant

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.

Hours:

• As needed up to 15+ per week
• November 12, 2024 – January 10, 2025

• Attend a day of 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.
• Lead and assist in the counting of kettle donations
• Prepare deposits and assure safe transport to bank and/or arrange for Brinks p/u service
• Record Kettle Campaign results in the Kettle Deposit Summary and send copies to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Administrative & Internal Communications Manager
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper handling of Kettle donations and counting procedures as required
• Schedule, supervise, support and assign 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.

• The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Will also have completed High School, plus specialized courses of up to six (6) months.

Minimum Prior Experience:

• The successful candidate must have at least one-year prior related experience, including life skills, computer competency and leadership skills.

NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

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

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.