Christmas Kettle Scheduler

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 Scheduler position 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.

Hours:

• 2-Temporary Part Time: 22.5 paid hours work per week (reduces closer to Christmas)
• (7.5 hrs. – 3 days per week MWF/Tue-Th-Sat)
• Schedules will fluctuate and flexibility will be required
• October 1, 2024 – December 24, 2024

• 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.
• Be a positive and outgoing representative of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central.
• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset
• Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer and Kettle Coordinator
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper Kettle handling and duties as required
• Schedule, supervise, support and assign Kettle 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 and site hosts.
• 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.

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

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.