Christmas Kettle Coordinator

**Job description**

**Overview**
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is the cornerstone annual fundraising campaign. Funds raised through the Christmas Kettle Campaign supports The Salvation Army Community & Family Services Programs in Owen Sound and area. The Christmas Kettle Coordinator organizes, directs, and supervises the work performed by Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker activities. They will also ensure adequate staffing is met prior to and during each shift.

**Duties**:

- Promote, coordinate, and oversee the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteers.
- Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including scheduling of staff and/or volunteers.
- Participate in recruitment of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers.
- Provide orientation and performance management of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers.
- Coordinate the schedule for kettle staff and/or volunteers and responds to emergency absences, etc.
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites.
- Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
- May deliver and pick-up kettles in an emergency situation.
- Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
- Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.
- Record statistical data and prepare weekly time sheets as required.
- Post campaign; organize retrieval of all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- Completion of High School or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs an asset.
- Experience in office administration.
- Experience with general office equipment and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change
- Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member.
- Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: From $20.10 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-18
Expected start date: 2024-11-18