Kettle Coordinator – 2 positions

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose Summary:

Work in cooperation with officers and volunteers to execute the Christmas Kettle Program. Ability to stay calm and to treat everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion, especially with COVID related stress.

This is a fixed-term job from mid-October to December 24, 2021.

There are two positions available. The shift patterns will be as follows:

1) M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

2) Tu-F 12:30-8:30pm & Sa 10am-6pm

One position is a Canada Summer Jobs position – as per agreement must be Canadian citizen ages 15 – 30.

• Schedule kettle volunteers via phone and email and troubleshoot gaps and cancellations
• Maintain volunteer scheduling database with strong attention to details
• Ongoing communication with kettle volunteers via phone, email or in person as needed
• Carry and be responsible for consistently and efficiently answering the kettle cell phone at all times during work shift
• Assist with kettle deliveries and pick-ups as needed
• Stand on a kettle as needed to fill scheduling gaps and/or cancellations
• Meet volunteers picking up kettles at the end of shifts and secure kettle donations in the safe according to territorial finance manual guidelines
• All duties will be performed with guidance and support from the Operations Supervisor

Qualifications and Education requirements:

Completed high school

*NOTE: You may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Experience:

• Previous cash handling experience would be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability and willingness to work in compliance with the mission, vision, and values of The Salvation Army
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, able to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• Valid Driver’s License with clean Driver’s Abstract

Responsibility:

• Responsible for his/her own time and effort only

Work Environment:

• Office and Grocery Store environments and work-related stress
• Dealing with angry and abusive people
• Driving within city in winter conditions

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.