Kettle Coordinator

salvationarmyca; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Kettle Coordinator to oversee the Kettle Campaign, maximize donations, and coordinate staffing of employees and volunteers across kettle sites.

Qualifications include high school completion, WHMIS, fluent English, a valid driver’s license, and a background check. The role involves physical tasks, scheduling, and excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on safety and service.

Qualifications

• WHMIS training completed.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting over 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with recruitment, orientation and payroll processing for kettle workers (employees and volunteers).
• Coordinate schedules for kettle volunteers and manage schedule disruptions.
• Foster positive relationships with kettle sites and resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate referrals to social service providers as needed.
• Deliver and pick up kettles daily, ensuring donation security.
• Host kettles to cover breaks and other coverage needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

WHMIS training

Fluent English

Driver's license

Criminal Record Check

Team and interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

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 Kettle Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the Kettle Campaign, maximizing donations and coordination staffing (employees & volunteers).

Key Accountabilities

• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• May assist with the recruitment of Kettle Workers (employees and Volunteers), assisting with orientation, performance management, discipline and payroll processing
• Coordinates schedule for kettle volunteers, and responds to emergency absences
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with kettle sites, addressing conflicts/issues as they arise
• Networks and refers to The Salvation Army, government and community social service providers to coordinate resources for the benefit of the program when necessary.
• Treat all people with respect and dignity at all times.
• May Delivers and pick up kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations
• Hosts at kettle, as required, to ensure necessary coverage for breaks etc.
• Perform other position related duties as required.

Health & Safety

The performance of the job requires attentive listening(empathy to volunteers/co-workers), ability to give directions or guidance, and attention to computer work and scheduling.
The use of a Vehicle, safe use of vehicle at all times.

Working Conditions

The performance of the job requires frequently transporting kettle stands, driving and occasionally hosting kettles.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Completion of High School, Grade 12 or equivalent plus specialized courses of up to six(6) months.
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

WHIMIS Training
Fluent spoken and written English
Valid Drivers license and clean driver's abstract
Criminal Record Check
Excellent team and interpersonal skills
Able to handle physical demands, which include lifting/carrying of items more than 20 pounds..
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.

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.