Kettle Scheduler

The Salvation Army; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Ontario is seeking a Christmas Kettle Scheduler to help recruit and schedule volunteers for the holiday season. You will play a key role in ensuring the success of this annual fundraiser, coordinating efforts and maintaining relationships with kettle sites. The ideal candidate has experience in fundraising and volunteer management, along with strong interpersonal skills. This temporary position offers a pay range of $17.60 to $20.64, with additional benefits available.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations upon request

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in fundraising and volunteer management.
• Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver’s License and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting Christmas Kettle Workers (volunteers).
• Coordinate the schedule for kettle staff & volunteers.
• Make phone calls and send emails to recruit and retain volunteers.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Statistical analysis

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

2-year college diploma or equivalent

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 Christmas Kettle Scheduler plays a key role in the success of this annual fundraiser through the recruitment and scheduling of volunteers, as well as supporting the kettle coordinator as needed.

Accountabilities

• Will assist in the recruitment of Christmas Kettle Workers (volunteers), assisting with orientation.
• Help coordinate the schedule for kettle staff & volunteers, and responds to emergency absences, etc.
• Make phone calls and send emails to recruit, retain and schedule volunteers.
• Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with kettle sites.
• May deliver and pick‑up kettles to/from sites daily, ensuring the security of donations.
• May host at the kettle, as required, to ensure necessary coverage for breaks, etc.
• Record statistical data as required, for local/divisional/territorial offices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Working Conditions

• This is a temporary position.
• Some flexibility in scheduling required, some weekend and evening work may be required.
• The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
• Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.
• May deal with difficult people and verbal abuse.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a sitting, and standing position for periods of time.
• Some travel locally will be required using a program vehicle.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

• A minimum 2-year college diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years’ related experience (in fundraising and volunteer management)
• Demonstrated ability to connect with and establish relationship with volunteers.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract for review and verification that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• 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
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Proficient computer skills in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to enter data and perform statistical analysis efficiently and accurately.
• A team player: ability to work in a compassionate, respectful, and non‑judgmental manner.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening as required.
• 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 responsibilities.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $20.64 with a maximum of $24.77.

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.

Accommodations

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.