Christmas Kettle Assistant

The Salvation Army in Canada; Kingston; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodations on request

Flexible shifts

Zusammenfassung

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a temporary Christmas Kettle Assistant to organize and supervise kettle campaign staff and volunteers. The role includes coordinating schedules, ensuring donation security, and maintaining strong relationships with kettle sites.

Flexibility in shifts is required, with local travel and ability to lift up to 20 lbs. High School completion and a valid G license are mandatory. The organization emphasizes safety and service in its mission and operations.

Qualifikationen

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License.
• 1 year of related experience in community-based programs is an asset.
• Experience with Word and Excel preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with promoting, coordinating and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign 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 staff and/or volunteers.
• Coordinate scheduling of kettle staff and/or volunteers and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with kettle sites.
• Transfer kettle contents into deposit bags for processing.
• Complete shift reminder calls for volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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 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 Coordinate 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 volunteers
• Perform 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.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, provide an original copy of current driver’s abstract for review and verification that it satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience working in community-based programs would be a definite asset.
• Experience in office administration.
• Experience with general office equipment and must have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting; attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Honest, courteous, and punctual; prepared to act in the best interest of employer.
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Attentive listening skills for the purpose of supervision, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• 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.
• Ability and 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.

Compensation:

Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.95 to $22.08 with a maximum of $26.20.
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.