Job Description

Description

The Christmas Kettle Assistant helps ensure the smooth running of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing donations and supporting the coordination of the schedules of the Kettle volunteers. We are looking for a highly organized person with strong interpersonal skills who is willing to adhere to the mission and values of The Salvation Army and will represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.

Work Hours:

• Approximately 16.5 hours per week,
• Flexibility with work hours/schedule is expected.
• Work will be required on weekends and evenings (shifts will likely be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 3pm to 9pm) once the kettle campaign starts. Mostly day shifts during the first two weeks of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with a small team assisting with the coordination all aspects of the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Assists with Advertising for volunteers and donors for the Kettle Campaign through community presence, social media, phone calls, etc.
• Assists with the recruitment, training, and scheduling of kettle workers and volunteers
• Supports kettle workers and volunteers
• Work with list of volunteers, clubs, churches, and businesses to assist in filling volunteer positions
• Updates and distributes Kettle volunteer schedules
• Assists with Tip-Tap machines and training workers and volunteers
• Prepare detailed daily Kettle counter reports
• Assist in making presentations to groups, organizations, service clubs, churches, and businesses to assist in filling volunteer positions
• Make bank deposits as required
• Supports other aspects of Christmas Programming if needed (i.e. food and toy program)
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement of and the values of The Salvation Army
• Enthusiastic team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and experience in public speaking
• Previous fundraising and supervisory experience, and volunteer experience will be an asset
• High standards of integrity, judgment and confidentiality
• Strong decision-making, organizational skills and a strong team player
• General office skills and experience, familiar in using various office equipment
• Proficiency on various computer programs; Microsoft WORD, Excel, spreadsheets, database
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to meet deadlines and cope with stressful situations
• Agreeable to a flexible, non-routine schedule, and willing to work long hours including weekends
• Knowledge and interest in the programs and services this campaign supports
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license, a clean driver's abstract, and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes
• Must obtain a Criminal Record Check in accordance with Criminal Records Review Program

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.