Kettle Coordinator

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

*** Monday- Saturday 1:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Sundays Off, Pay Rate: $15.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Oversees the fund-raising campaign (Bell-ringing) that runs from November to December and ensures campaign goals are being met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits volunteers and employees from church groups, service organizations, and other locations to ring bells.
• Arranges bell-ringers schedule on a weekly basis.
• Runs an orientation meeting for the volunteers and employees at the beginning of the Fund-raising campaign.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff and volunteers; instructs in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with staff and volunteers throughout their workday; answers questions, concerns or problems.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases for daily kettle income information; prepares reports regarding the status of the kettle program; provides staff and volunteers with documentation of the hours worked.
• Drives Salvation Army vehicle to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations and workers.
• Drives the bell ringers to and from their bell-ringing locations.
• Assists with counting, recording and depositing of kettle funds.
• Driving is an essential role of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers and Bell Ringers

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma and minimum 1-year experience with fund raising events, and volunteer recruitment methods/practices.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment methods and practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete records and reports.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers and staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to maintain volunteer and financial database.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands include being on your feet for long periods of time, lifting heavy items, bending, stooping and climbing. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The environment is where the clients are so it might be loud or busy at times. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions and varying temperatures.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.