Description
This is a temporary seasonal, full-time position, September to December, based on 40 hours per week. Kettle Campaign normal hours of operation is 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The work schedule will include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break. Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours will gradually increase as per the Christmas Kettle Campaign operational requirements.
Normal location of work is at: 355 Church Street, Windsor, ON N9A 7G9.
Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote, coordinate, and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign volunteers.
- Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including, scheduling of volunteers, counting, reporting, and maintaining records of donations received.
- Recruit kettle volunteers (including individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses).
- Orientation and performance management of kettle volunteers.
- Coordinate the schedule for kettle volunteers and responds to emergency absences, etc.
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle locations’ management and employees.
- Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
- May deliver and pick-up kettles in an emergency situation.
- Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
- Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.
- Post campaign; organize retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed High School or equivalent.
- Prior related experience would be a definite asset (i.e. Campaign coordinating/Event, Fundraising experience)
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Must provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment
- Experience in office administration. Experience with general office equipment and must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills. Self-motivated/disciplined.
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.
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