Kettle Campaign Coordinator

The Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing volunteers, workers and donations and ensuring competent, compliant Kettle Coverage within Wetaskiwin, Leduc, and Camrose.

• Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including orientation and performance management and scheduling of kettle workers and volunteers.
• Responsible as a group work leader, provides direction and checking results and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign workers and volunteers.
• Participate in recruitment of volunteers.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships at all kettle sites with staff and management.
• Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily when needed, ensuring the security of donations.
• Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate cleaning supplies and other items.
• Prepare weekly schedule for kettle workers at all Kettles.
• Post campaign; retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

·       High School diploma or equivalent

·       Clean valid driver’s licence and registered and insured vehicle for daily use.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

·       Experience in office administration, with general office equipment, and working skills and experience using MS Word and Excel

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·       Ability to multi-task.

·       Familiar with creating and maintaining accurate shift schedules.

·       Support for and an understanding of the mission and the purpose of The Salvation Army

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

·       The performance of the job requires attention to detail in scheduling, as well as in distribution of daily Kettle supplies.

·       Ability to lift to 20 pounds will be required.

·       Providing direction and checking of staff/volunteers

·       Prior Christmas Kettle or Fundraising experience or equivalent would be a definite asset

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

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

DAYS and HOURS of work:

Expected to work weekdays and Saturdays.  Hours vary.  Lunch breaks are provided but unpaid.

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