Christmas Kettle Coordinator

To provide oversight to The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Fundraising campaign in Lloydminster by securing and supervising volunteers and organizing all kettle related activities.

Temporary: October 21st to December 29th, 2024; Monday to Saturday; 40 hours per week.

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 Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
• Provide RCMP Criminal Record Check

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.

• Oversee the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including developing campaign beyond current scope, scheduling of volunteers, assist with accounting, reporting, and maintaining volunteer records and records of donations received.
• Responsible as a group work leader, provides directions and checking results and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign volunteers.
• May participate in recruitment of volunteers.
• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites.
• Deliver and pick-up kettles to/from sites daily when needed, ensuring the security of donations.
• Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
• Assume responsibility for coordination kettle counters and/ or overseeing counting with supervisor.
• Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies and follow safety protocols.
• May be required to prepare weekly timesheets.
• Post campaign; retrieve all equipment/supplies from various kettle locations, prepare and send out Thank You letters to various groups, prepare volunteer recognition.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive, professional manner.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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

Education/Certifications:

• Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service.
• Money handling experience is an asset.
• Experience in office administration, with general office equipment, and strong working skills and experience using MS Word and Excel.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.

Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills/Capabilities:

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
• A Driver's Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle required.
• Enthusiastic Team Player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift 9 to 12 kgs (20 - 25 lbs).
• Strong customer service skills; enjoy liaising and working with people of all ages and abilities.
• Willingness to be flexible and work well under pressure with daily timelines and changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of donor, volunteer, and organizational information.