The Salvation Army

Seasonal Kettle Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Sick leave benefit
Mileage reimbursement

Job Description

The Salvation Army is a globally recognized charitable organization dedicated to serving communities and providing social services to those in need. Established with a mission to meet human needs without discrimination, the organization is involved in a variety of outreach programs including emergency disaster services, homeless shelters, food distribution, and fundraising efforts to support its wide range of humanitarian projects. The Salvation Army operates both locally and internationally, targeting vulnerable populations to improve lives and build resilient communities through volunteer support and funded programs.

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Job Requirements

  • A minimum age of 21
  • Possession of a valid in-state driver’s license
  • Current auto insurance
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Ability to operate telephone
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position
  • Ability to understand written information
  • Ability to access and produce information from the computer
  • Must pass background check
  • Must pass annual motor vehicle record (MVR) check

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum age of 21 for insurance provision
  • Possession of a valid in-state driver’s license
  • Ability to operate telephone and computer systems
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in volunteer coordination or event management preferred
  • Ability to work weekdays and occasional weekends or evenings
  • Ability to conduct orientations and provide training
  • Background check clearance

Job Duties

  • Contact all store managers to verify or seek permission to guarantee access to kettle sites
  • Contact made by phone, letter, or in person
  • Check all the kettle equipment to make sure it is in good shape and ready to go
  • Maintain kettle equipment
  • Make sure that the kettles, kettle stands, bells, and aprons are always clean and in good condition
  • See that additional equipment is ordered if necessary
  • Assist with placing any volunteers needed advertising for bell ringers in newspapers, radio etc
  • Make sure all stands and signs are delivered to kettle sites a week prior to the scheduled kettle start date
  • Assist in conducting an orientation meeting with all kettle workers during preselected dates in October
  • Review the responsibilities and guidelines
  • Conduct an orientation on Wednesday or Thursday of every subsequent week if new workers are added
  • Fully responsible for the bell ringer scheduling process
  • Be available at the beginning and end of each day to assign workers to sites, discuss problems, and answer questions
  • Be available to drop off and pick up empty and full kettles from kettle locations
  • Ensure that Kettle Slips are in each kettle indicating the name of the ringer as well as the time, date and location
  • Input kettle amounts and other needed information into the Register to Ring database
  • Use own vehicle to carry out duties with mileage reimbursement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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