Kettle Campaign Coordinator

The Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing volunteers, workers and donations and ensuring competent, compliant Kettle Coverage within Wetaskiwin, Leduc and Camrose.

Temporary: November 8, 2021 to January 15, 2022

Expected to work weekdays and Saturdays.  Hours vary.  Lunch breaks are provided but unpaid.

• Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including: orientation and performance management and scheduling of kettle workers and volunteers.
• Responsible as a group work leader, provides direction and checking results and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign workers and volunteers
• Participate in recruitment of volunteers
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships at all kettle sites with staff and management.
• Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily when needed, ensuring the security of donations.
• Ensuring Salvation Army Covid19 protocols are being followed by Kettle volunteers and workers.
• Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate cleaning supplies as per covid19 protocols, COVID forms, and other items.
• Prepare weekly schedule for kettle workers at all Kettles.
• Post campaign; retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Clean valid driver’s licence and registered and insured vehicle for daily use.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience in office administration, with general office equipment, and working skills and experience using MS Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task.
• Familiar with creating and maintaining accurate shift schedules
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and the purpose of The Salvation Army

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• The performance of the job requires attention to detail in scheduling, as well as in distribution of daily Kettle supplies.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds will be required.
• Providing direction and checking of staff/volunteers

• Prior kettle experience or equivalent would be a definite asset.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• Must have COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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.