Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator – Georgetown

This is a temporary, seasonal position based on 10 rising to a potential of 35 hours per week.  Normal operating hours of this facility are 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and your shifts will fall within this range and will vary as per the requirements of the role.  Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts and split shifts.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.  Flexibility is required.

Varied shifts

Start Date: 10/14/2021

End Date: 12/24/2021

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.

• Responsible as a group work leader, provides direction and checking results
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including, scheduling of staff, counting, reporting, and maintaining records of donations received
• May participate in recruitment of staff and/or volunteers
• 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 sites
• Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations as needed
• Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc
• Assist with the responsibility for coordinating kettle counters and /or overseeing counting
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
• Record statistical data and prepare weekly time sheets as required
• Post campaign, assist with retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations as needed
• Perform other position related duties as required

• Completed High School or equivalent
• Experience in office administration and/or related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting
• Must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL) as well as general experience with office equipment, and be willing to learn Better Impact Volunteer Scheduling program
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license, own vehicle and insurance, a copy of current driver’s abstract
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and the purpose of The Salvation Army

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.