Christmas Kettle Assistant

salvationarmyca; Southwestern Ontario; Sur place; CAD 20 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army Canada is seeking a temporary Christmas Kettle Assistant to help organize, direct and supervise Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker activities in Ontario. Role includes promoting, coordinating and overseeing volunteers and staff, scheduling shifts, and maintaining relationships with kettle sites.

Responsibilities include recruitment, training support, donation security, and daily kettle logistics.

Qualifications

• Completed High School or equivalent.
• 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); spreadsheet use (EXCEL).
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Assist with promoting, coordinating and overseeing the activities of Christmas Kettle Campaign Worker staff and/or volunteers.
• Assist with the recruitment of new 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.
• 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.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Office administration

Word

Excel

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Word

Excel

Description du poste

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 the recruitment of new 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 be required to deliver and pick-up kettles in some situations).
• 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 (in varied amounts).

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

Completed High School or equivalent.

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 m ust have strong skills and experience using word processing (WORD); spread sheet use (EXCEL).

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.

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced office setting; a ttention 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 resp

NOTE

This Job will require some travel between Smiths Falls and Perth ON, but is primarily located in Perth.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.95 to $