Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator

The Christmas Kettle Campaign Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing the organization and monitoring of Christmas Kettle Campaign activities. They will also ensure adequate staffing is met prior to and during each shift.

• Promote, coordinate and oversee kettle locations in Lethbridge.
• In conjunction with CFS Manager arrange for the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
• Coordinate the schedule for kettle volunteers and respond to emergency absences, etc.
• Make rounds at kettle locations to ensure kettle is staffed as per policy.
• Fill in as necessary at kettles to cover breaks or late arrivals, etc.
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.
• Assist in counting kettle income as needed
• Responsible for the recruitment, orientation and performance management of kettle volunteers
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers and businesses hosting kettle locations.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer's information.
• Contact churches, schools, businesses and other organizations to fill volunteer spots on kettles.
• Prepare and send out appropriate Thank You letters to groups and volunteer hours for students.
• Post campaign prepare an overall report on the campaign to be submitted to the CFS Manager and retrieve and store all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations.
• Record statistical data and prepare weekly time sheets as required.
• Perform other position related duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Prior kettle experience or equivalent would be a definite asset
• Experience in office administration, with general office equipment, and strong working skills and experience using MS Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful office setting
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and the purpose of The Salvation Army
• Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Excellent organizational skills required, must be self-motivated
• Must provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment
• Must provide an original copy of a current Alberta "Class 5" Driver's License and current Driver's Abstract
• May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Prevention Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

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.