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:

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.

This is a part time fixed term position running from November 4 to December 24, 2024.

The hours for this position will be as follows:
November 4-30, 2024: 10 hours/week
December 1-21, 2024: 30 hours/week
December 23-24, 2024: 10 hours/week

Shifts will be scheduled between Monday and Saturday.

• 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 City/Assistant Coordinator.
• Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required.
• Supervise, support and assign (as required) Kettle Volunteers throughout the Campaign.
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers.
• Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently.
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis).
• Remain at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received.
• Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Education/Certifications:

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

Experience:

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

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:

• Background check consent
• A clean drivers abstract

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.