Job Description

Description

Mission and Values:

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.

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.

• Temporary full-time (Nov - Dec 30, 2022)
• 37.5 hours per week (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 the conclusion of campaign * Prepare a brief for future kettle coordinators at the conclusion of the campaign

• Work with Officer(s) to ensure recognition is given to volunteers at the conclusion of campaign
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner
• Perform other position-related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of High School (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)
• Valid Driver's license

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to lift and carry equipment of light to moderate weight in winter conditions will be required
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting
• Attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• The work environment is typically in the Office, home office, Car and/or Malls/Stores

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Driving in winter
• Non-routine schedule
• The incumbent is required to travel around Saskatoon
• The incumbent works on-call and carries a cell phone

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.