Kettle Assistant - Temporary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory is seeking a Kettle Assistant for a short-term contract in West Kelowna. You will oversee kettle counting, prepare deposits, and fill out campaign statistics for each location.

Responsibilities include training volunteers, ensuring secure handling of donations, scheduling volunteers, and maintaining accurate timesheets. The role requires basic computer skills, strong communication, and a willingness to support The Salvation Army's mission.

Qualifications

• Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset.
• Minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service.
• Money handling experience is an asset.
• Must be able to lift 9 to 12 kgs (20–25 lbs).
• Background checks may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Attends training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign.
• Ensure all Kettle donations are securely handled in strict adherence to cash handling policies and procedures.
• Leads and assists in the kettle operations for West Kelowna locations.
• Assures Kettle Campaign results in the Kettle Deposit Summary are completed and sent to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer & Kettle Coordinator.
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper handling of Kettle donations and counting procedures as required.
• Assist in the scheduling and re-scheduling of volunteers as necessary.
• May assist in supervising and supporting Kettle counting volunteers throughout the Campaign.
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers.
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (bi-weekly basis).
• Respond to questions/queries from volunteers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Data entry

Reports creation

Customer service

Basic IT literacy

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma (asset)

Job description

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 others. The Kettle Assistant position is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for the oversight of kettle counting, preparing deposits and filling out statistics for each Kettle location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below.

• Attends training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign
• Ensure all Kettle donations are securely handled in strict adherence to cash handling policies and procedures.
• Leads and assists in the kettle operations for West Kelowna locations
• Assures Kettle Campaign results in the Kettle Deposit Summary are completed and sent s to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer & Kettle Coordinator
• Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper handling of Kettle donations and counting procedures as required
• Assist in the scheduling and re-scheduling of volunteers as necessary
• May assist in supervising and supporting Kettle counting volunteers throughout the Campaign
• Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers
• Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (bi-weekly basis)
• Respond to questions/queries from volunteers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Collect donations in accordance to policies and procedures ensuring donations are always kept secure.

Working Conditions:

Work environment is a typical office environment and typically in malls/stores

Education and Experience Qualifications:

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

• Must have a solid understanding of basic to intermediate computer operation including Microsoft 365 programs, data entry, internet browsers, and some file management and ability to create reports.
• 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.
• Be a positive and outgoing representative of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central
• 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
• 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 people skills; enjoys 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

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.25 to $22.23 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.