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Description
The Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre’s Annual Christmas Campaign serves as Bethany Hope’s primary fundraising program supporting its annual community and family services program and initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Resource Development Coordinator (RDC) with the 2021 Kettle Campaign from October 18 to December 24, 2021
- Assist the RDC to establish and maintain effective relationships with local businesses and the community, establish kettle placements within the community; communicate all kettle placement details in an effective and timely manner; represent the Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
- Assist with inventory of kettle supplies and order replenishments when needed, including PPE
- Assist to coordinate the kettles schedules for all kettle locations (4) within the Bethany Hope Centre community
- Ensure kettle placement locations have adequate supplies, including PPE; deliver supplies as needed; ensure kettle bubbles, stands and tip tap machines are in good working order
- Assist the RDC to establish, coordinate and schedule teams to pick up full kettles nightly and as per SA Guidelines; train kettle pick up people, be available to pick up kettles as required
- Maintain excellent records of all money taken at the various locations
- Prepare and send out ‘Thank You’ letters to all volunteers, volunteer groups, paid workers, businesses, etc.
- Help to fill in for kettle shifts when volunteers are absent
- Perform other position related duties as required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Typical working location for this position: Some in office, some at kettle locations
- Travel requirements for this position: 50% travel within the city going back and forth between Kettle locations and the Bethany Hope Centre)
- 35 hours per week. Able to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a College diploma in Office Administration
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
- A current clear Criminal Police Reference Check
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Understand, agree to, and work in accordance with the Salvation Army Mission Statement
- Previous experience coordinating and organizing fundraising projects or special events is an asset
- Previous experience managing volunteers
- Ability to work under pressure
- Previous experience working with computers with MS Office and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly professional
- Valid G driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract as well as access to a vehicle and cell phone
- Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and with ease, in English (both orally and written)
- Experience with general office equipment and a good working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially MSWord and Excel).
- Excellent time management and organization abilities
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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