Temporary Full Time Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator Assistant

The Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign serves as Orillia’s primary fundraising program supporting its annual community and family services program and initiatives.

• Assist the Kettle Coordinator with the 2021 Kettle Campaign from November 15, 2021 to December 24, 2021.
• Assist the Kettle Coordinator 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 Orillia 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 Kettle Coordinator 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.
• Assist with counting of kettles
• 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.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Kettle Coordinator
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and Saturdays.
• Help to fill in for kettle shifts when volunteers are absent.
• Must have good command of the English language, both in written and verbal communication
• French language is an asset

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Prior related experience would be a definite asset.
• 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.
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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

HOURS: 33 – 40 hours per week

Normal hours of work: as per campaign operational requirements.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.