Kettle Coordinator

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.

Position Purpose Summary:

To coordinate the Christmas Kettle Campaign, building on and strengthening community partnerships during our annual fundraising. The position ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing volunteers, and ensuring competent, compliant Kettle Coverage.

• Temporary Full-Time
• Contract Length: October 15 – December 24, 2024
• Minimum 12 hours per week. Starting mid-November 40 hours per week.
• Schedule varies, and includes weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.

• Oversees the operations of the Christmas kettle campaign including orientation and scheduling of kettle volunteers.
• Promotes the campaign through community presence, phone calls, etc.
• Strengthens relationships with management and leadership at all kettle locations and is responsible to act as a liaison, providing supports as needed.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, gives direction to, and supports kettle volunteers.
• Ensures all kettles and supplies are maintained at all locations.
• Works with a list of volunteers, clubs, churches, and businesses to assist in filling volunteer positions.
• May assist with Kettle counting.
• Assists with delivery and pick-up of kettles equipment and supplies to/from sites daily when needed, while ensuring the security of donations.
• May assist with other aspects of Christmas programming if needed (ie. Food and toy program).
• Assists with retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

 *NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
• Post-secondary education may be an asset.
• NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Criminal Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training upon hire.

Experience:

• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience in fundraising and supervision.
• Experience working and leading volunteers will be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in office administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting.
• Experience with general office equipment and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding and support of the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• High standard of integrity, judgement, and confidentiality.
• Familiar with creating and maintaining accurate shift schedules.
• Strong decision-making, organizational skills, and a strong team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and targets.
• Agreeable to a flexible non-routine schedule and willing to use a personal vehicle for business purposes
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

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

• Background check consent
• Education verification
• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.