Kettle Area Team Lead (Daytime)

The Salvation Army International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is seeking a Kettle Area Team Lead (Daytime) for Edmonton, AB. This is a seasonal fixed-term role through December 24, 2025, with a 40-hour work week.

The incumbent will oversee multiple kettle locations, supervise volunteers, and ensure secure handling of donations while coordinating with the Assistant Coordinator. Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, training, managing timesheets and mileage reports, and providing exceptional donor service.

Qualifications

• Some high school coursework; completion of high school is an asset.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Background check and driving record requirements are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Attend training/orientation for The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign.
• Provide support in getting Kettles to zone locations before volunteer arrival.
• Supervise and assign kettle volunteers during the campaign.
• Recruit volunteers and oversee timesheets and mileage reports weekly.
• Visit locations during shifts and answer donor questions about SA programs.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kettle Area Team Lead (Daytime)# The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda## Kettle Area Team Lead (Daytime)Apply: Onsite: EDMONTON, AB: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 17, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR115484**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.Area Team Lead position is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate 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. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:****Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below:*** 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.* 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 job-related duties as assigned.**FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:****•** Collect donations and petite cash and ensure donations are always kept secure. **Working Conditions:**• Work environment is typically in malls/stores• Standing for long periods will be required and exposure to cold weather **Qualifications and Education Requirements:*** Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset. **Experience:**• A minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service.• Money handling experience is an asset.• Related experience is an asset. **Skills/Capabilities*** 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.* Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).* A Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.* Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle required.* 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. This is a seasonal fixed term position to December 24, 2025. Hours are 40 per week. Target pay rate is $22.00 per hour.**Compensation:**The target hiring range for this position is $19.19 to $24.00 with a maximum of $28.79.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.