Description
This is a temporary seasonal, full-time position, October 4, 2021 to January 7, 2022, based on 35-40 hours per week. Kettle Campaign normal hours of operation is 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The work schedule will include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break. Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours will gradually increase as per the Christmas Kettle Campaign operational requirements.
Normal location of work is at: 219 Simcoe St., Peterborough, ON K9H2H6
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote, coordinate, and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign workers/volunteers.
- Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including, scheduling of workers/volunteers, counting, reporting, and maintaining records of donations received.
- Recruit kettle volunteers (including individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses).
- Orientation and performance management of kettle workers/volunteers.
- Coordinate the schedule for kettle workers/volunteers and responds to emergency absences, etc.
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle locations’ management and employees.
- Ensure that appropriate contracts and insurances are in place.
- Pre-campaign: ensure that all needed equipment is ordered and in place.
- Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
- Deliver and pick-up kettles, as needed.
- Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
- Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature, etc.
- Responsible for counting and depositing Kettle money/cheques.
- Responsible for reporting daily dollar amounts to CFS manager and to the Divisional Kettle Reporting system.
- Post-campaign; organize retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior related experience would be a definite asset (i.e. Campaign coordinating/Event, Fundraising experience)
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- 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
- Experience in office administration. Experience with general office equipment and must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills. Self-motivated/disciplined.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
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
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