Kettle Coordinator

To coordinate the Christmas Kettle Campaign, building on and strengthening community partnerships during our annual fundraising

• Works with a small team, coordinating all aspects of the Christmas kettle fundraising campaign
• Promotes the campaign through community presence, social media, 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
• Deliver and pick up kettles from kettle locations daily, ensuring the security of donations
• Recruits, trains, and schedules and supports kettle workers and volunteers
• Keep accurate records of volunteer information, shifts/locations, etc.
• Ensures all kettles and supplies are maintained at all locations, always.
• Works with a list of volunteers, clubs, churches, and businesses to assist in filling volunteer positions, and respond to emergency absences, etc.
• May give oversite of daily counting
• Supports other aspects of Christmas programming if needed (ie. Food and toy program)
• Ensures donors, volunteers, workers and all partnerships are thanked, and invitations are given to appreciation events

• Post campaign:
  • retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
  • debrief current campaign.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Certifications:

• Grade 12 diploma
• Post-secondary experience may be an asset

Experience:

• Previous fundraising and supervisory experience,
• Experience working and leading volunteers will be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality
• Strong decision-making, organizational skills and a strong team player
• General office skills and experience, familiar in using various office equipment
• Proficiency on various computer programs; Microsoft Word, Excel, Database
• 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

HOURS:

Nov.  2024 – Mid January, 2025. Flexibility with work hours/schedule is expected, work will require work on evenings and weekends

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• Valid Driver’s License and 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.