Job Description

Description

To co-ordinate the operations of collecting and processing donations for the 2023 Vernon Salvation Army Kettle Campaign.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May assist in the recruitment of Kettle volunteers, assisting with orientation & performance management.
• Coordinates the schedule for kettle volunteers, and responds to emergency absences, etc.
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with kettle sites, addressing conflicts/issues as they arise
• Coordinates the pick up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations
• May hosts at kettle, as required, to ensure necessary coverage for breaks, etc
• May assume responsibility for coordinating kettle counters and/or overseeing counting donations
• Record statistical data and prepare daily/weekly spreadsheets, as required, for local/divisional/territorial offices
• Assists and participates with the team in local seasonal advertising and social media campaigns, and local on-site events.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications:

• Completed high school diploma.
• Valid Driver\'s License and clean driver\'s abstract
• Proof of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check or willing to obtain.
• Abuse prevention course through The Salvation Army. - we will provide the training
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada today to apply for this position.

Experience:

• More than three months of prior related experience

Working Environment:

• Driving in winter
• May work a non-routine schedule at times.
• Required to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Carries a cell phone.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• An understanding of and support for the Mission Statement of the Salvation Army in Canada
• Excellent customer/donor service ethics including the ability to deal with the public in a friendly manner.
• A proven ability to work in a team setting as well as a willingness to take personal initiatives.
• The ability to adapt to change and interruptions to a normal work routine, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A willingness to adhere to a dress code of modesty, neatness and cleanliness.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract

Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• 12 week contract duration: October 10, 2023 to December 29, 2023.

The Salvation Army