Christmas Kettle Assistant

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is a short-term contract position based in Carleton Place, ON. The Kettle Assistant Coordinator oversees multiple kettle locations, coordinates volunteers, and ensures secure handling of donations during the campaign period.

You will train, deploy kettles to zones, monitor daily operations, recruit volunteers, and report timesheets weekly while providing excellent donor service and information about SA ministries and programs.

Formación

• Willingness to support The Salvation Army's mission and purpose.
• OH&S Act compliance knowledge and safety policies.
• Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Money handling experience is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Attend training and orientation and support in placing kettles at zone locations.
• Supervise kettles, volunteers, and ensure smooth campaign operations.
• Ensure all kettle donations are secure and reported.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kettle volunteers.
• Maintain accurate timesheets and mileage reports weekly.

Conocimientos

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Flexibility under pressure

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

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

***NOTE: This Job is for Carleton Place ON***

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 Assistant Coordinator position is a short-term contract position. The incumbent is responsible for oversight of several Christmas Kettle locations in a given geographical zone area. Zone locations include shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Attend a day of training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations prior to volunteer arrival at Campaign onset
• Ensure all Kettle donations are delivered to secure location at shift completion
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to City/Assistant Coordinator
• Orient and remind volunteers on proper Kettle handling and duties as required
• Supervise, support and assign (as required) Kettle Volunteers throughout the Campaign
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
• Visit locations during shift changes and intermittently
• Communicate daily with Team for effective transition
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (weekly basis)
• Remain at the Kettle for the full shift (until relieved), ensuring security of donations received.
• Respond to questions/queries from potential donors regarding SA ministries and programs.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

• Collect donations and petite cash and ensure donations are always kept secure.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a temporary position
• Work environment is typically in malls/stores
• Standing for long 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

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

Experience

• One year of related experience or working in customer service
• Money handling experience is an asset
• Related experience is 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 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

***NOTE: This Job is for Carleton Place ON***

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.