Kettle Coordinator

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:

The Kettle Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing donations and coordinating volunteers. A Kettle Coordinator recruits, trains, schedules, and monitors the work of volunteer bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet location needs.

This is a temporary full time position at up to 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule.

Term dates: November 1, 2021 to January 14, 2022.

• Recruit, train, direct and work alongside volunteers
• Schedule volunteers, ensuring all kettle locations are covered daily
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with kettle sites, addressing issues as they arise
• Coordinate the schedule for kettle volunteers and respond to emergency absences, etc.
• Stand on kettles as vacant spaces dictate
• Expected to work in cooperation with the Divisional Public Relations Department
• Keep accurate records of volunteer information, using the Kettle Program
• Ensure kettle locations are kept well-stocked with supplies (i.e. sign in sheets, PPE, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Contact churches, businesses, and other organizations to fill volunteer spots on kettles
• Coordinate the delivery and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
• Some involvement in counting and depositing of kettle monies
• Coordinate retrieval of all equipment from kettle locations at conclusion of campaign
• Prepare brief for future kettle coordinators at the conclusion of the campaign
• Work with Officer(s) to ensure recognition given to volunteers at conclusion of campaign
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner

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

Education/Certifications:

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license (if personal vehicle is used, mileage will be reimbursed)
• Criminal Police Check.

Experience:

• More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience.
• Experience in office administration.
• Experience with general office equipment and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting.
• Understanding and support of the Mission of The Salvation Army.

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

• This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable drivers abstract. The successful candidate would have to provide proof upon being hired.

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.