Christmas Coordinator - Temporary

The Salvation Army in Canada; Fort St. John; Presencial; CAD 29.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Kettle Campaign Coordinator for a short-term contract in Fort St. John, BC. You will oversee Christmas campaigns, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure accurate handling of donor information and sponsor records.

Responsibilities include coordinating campaigns like Christmas Kettle, hampers, Santa Shuffle, and toy drives, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with OH&S and internal policies.

Formación

• High school diploma is required; more education is an asset.
• Volunteer coordination experience is an asset.
• Budgeting or financial record keeping knowledge is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Christmas campaigns and coordinate staff and volunteers.
• Collect and manage confidential donor information and sponsor records.
• Coordinate donation pickups and distribution as required.
• Prepare final campagin reports outlining highlights and recommendations.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Driver's license

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma

HR/Admin programs asset

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are

For 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 Statement

The 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 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is part of a century old tradition to contribute towards building strong communities by helping TSA to give hope to other.

Kettle Coordinator position is a short-term contract position.

The incumbent is responsible for oversight of various Salvation Army Christmas campaigns as well as the coordination of all staff and volunteers. This position may be assigned to provide coordination for one or multiple campaigns such as Christmas Kettle Campaign, Christmas Hampers, Santa Shuffle, and Toy Drives campaigns.

Accountabilities

• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign


• Provide support, direction and supervision of Christmas Campaign support staff


• Manage the collection of confidential information pertaining to clients and/or sponsors ensuring updated records are maintained in the database


• Work with clients and sponsors to ensure the appropriate level of need is being addressed through the requirements of the campaign


• In partnership with other campaign coordinators, liaise as required with the city, community agencies and businesses for promotional purposes


• Provide volunteer and worker training as required


• Prepare, coordinate and distribute correspondence as required to clients and/or sponsors


• Provide updated campaign information through statistical reporting requirements


• Solicit a variety of donations and/or sponsorship commitment in support of the assigned Christmas campaign


• Ensure the secure and safe keeping of all donated goods throughout the season


• Oversee the collection, sorting and distribution of items such as toys and hampers


• Coordinate the delivery and pick-up of donations as required


• Provide oversight and attend special events and activities


• Submit final campaign reports outlining highlights and recommendations for future campaign coordination

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is typically in office, malls/stores, warehouse


• Some standing periods will be required and exposure to cold weather

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• 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.

Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.

Education, Qualifications And Certifications

• Completion of high school


• Completion of Voluntary Sector Management, Business Administration, Public Relations or HR programs an asset.

Experience

• Two years of related experience or working in customer service


• Money handling experience is an asset


• Volunteer coordination experience is an asset


• Previous supervisory/management experience an asset


• Working understanding of budgets and financial record keeping


• Knowledge of available community resources is considered an asset

Skills And Capabilities

• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Enthusiastic Team Player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Able to lift up to 20 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


• Strong organization and communication skills


• Highly adaptable and motivated team player


• Basic leadership skills.


• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $21.28 to $26.60 with a maximum of $31.92.

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.