Christmas Kettle Campaign Assistant Coordinator

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator position is a temporary seasonal full-time position based on 40 hours per week during the peak seasons of November and December. The starting date will be late October as determined by your supervisor. You will be responsible for the achievement of the fund-raising campaign goal. The successful candidate will achieve this through the recruitment and scheduling of volunteers to man kettle locations in the community. Flexibility and adaptability are required to fill positions at the last minute so as to ensure the kettle is manned at all times.

Hours:

• Flexible hours and shifts are required.

• Responsible as a group work leader, provides direction and checks results.
• Represent and promote The Salvation Army to the community and businesses in a positive and professional manner.
• Coordinate, schedule and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign volunteers and responds to emergency absences, etc.
• Recruit, train, direct and work alongside volunteers ensuring all shifts are covered for the campaign.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites
• Deliver and pick up kettles to/from sites along with staff/volunteers, ensuring the security of donations.
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.
• Record statistical data and prepare weekly timesheets as required.
• Post campaign; retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations. Write a report detailing areas for improvement, what worked well, and update contacts of all volunteers/organizations.
• Perform other position-related duties as required.

Education/Certifications:

• Completed High School or equivalent
• Valid BC Class “5” Driver’s license, have own vehicle and insurance, a copy of current driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required
• Provide an original copy of a Criminal Background Check screening 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:

• Prior related experience would be a definite asset
• Experience with general office equipment and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced setting

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must understand and support the mission and core values of The Salvation Army

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

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.