Assistant Kettle Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada invites applications for a temporary Christmas Kettle Assistant to organize, direct and supervise kettle campaign workers and volunteers, coordinating scheduling, site coverage and logistics.

You will foster positive relationships at kettle sites, ensure supplies, assist with transferring kettle contents to deposit bags, and support the kettle coordinator; flexibility in shifts, ability to lift 20 lbs, and local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign workers and volunteers.
• Schedule kettle staff and volunteers; respond to emergencies and absences.
• Foster positive relationships with kettle sites and teams.
• Coordinate delivery and pickup of kettles to/from sites daily; ensure security of donations.
• Ensure kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature and materials.
• Assist with transferring kettle contents into deposit bags for processing.
• Perform shift reminder calls and/or messages for volunteers.
• Complete other related duties as required.

Skills

Scheduling flexibility

Physical ability

Local travel

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Who We AreFor more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.Mission StatementThe Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.Job Description:Position Purpose summary:The Christmas Kettle Assistant helps to organize, direct, and supervise the work performed by Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker activities.Accountabilities:Assist with promoting, coordinating and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteers.Assist with overseeing the operations of the Christmas Kettle campaign including scheduling of staff and/or volunteers.Assist with the orientation and performance management of kettle worker staff and/or volunteers.Assist the Christmas Kettle Coordinator with scheduling kettle staff and/or volunteers and responds to emergency absences, etc.Foster and maintain positive working relationships with kettle sites.Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.May deliver and pick-up kettles in an emergency situation.Host at a kettle as required ensuring necessary coverage for breaks, etc.Ensure that kettle locations have adequate supplies of literature etc.Assist with transferring the kettle contents into the deposit bags for processing.Complete shift reminder phone calls and/or voice mail messages for volunteersPerform other related duties as required.WORKING CONDITIONS:This is a temporary position.Shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and split shifts, Monday through Saturday. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the hours may increase as per operational requirements.Ability to lift/move up to 20 lbs. (11.34 kgs) in a safe manner.Required to wear appropriate Salvation Army identification.Local travel is associated with this position.Compensation:Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.