Christmas Kettle Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Kettle Coordinator to support Thanksgiving and Christmas fundraising efforts. The role involves scheduling volunteers, coordinating kettle activities, data entry, and collaboration with store managers to resolve issues.

You will assist in toy and food drives and distribution, and help with annual kettle kickoff events. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this seasonal program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CA driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate kettle workers and volunteers.
• Coordinate drop off and pick up of kettles.
• Input kettle and kettle worker data.
• Ensure proper placement of kettle stands.
• Track kettle equipment distribution and collection.
• Maintain and properly deploy TipTap equipment.
• Assist in counting and depositing kettle income.
• Assist in coordinating with store managers to address issues or concerns.
• Attend and assist with Kettle Kick Off.
• Assist in recruiting volunteers and workers.
• Assist with picking up toys at various locations.
• Assist with food pick-ups as needed.
• Assist at Toy and Food Warehouse.
• Assist with Thanksgiving Food Box distribution.
• Assist with Christmas Toy and Food distribution.

Skills

Great communication

Lead ability

Team player

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA driver’s license

Tools

Office software

Job description

Overview

The Kettle Coordinator helps with Thanksgiving and Christmas efforts.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate kettle workers and volunteers
• Coordinate drop off and pick up of kettles
• Input kettle and kettle worker data
• Ensure proper placement of kettle stands
• Track kettle equipment distribution and collection
• Maintain and properly deploy TipTap equipment
• Assist in counting and depositing kettle income
• Assist in coordinating with store managers to address issues or concerns
• Attend and assist with Kettle Kick Off
• Assist in recruiting volunteers and workers

Other Holiday Efforts

• Assist with picking up toys at various locations
• Assist with food pick-ups as needed
• Assist at Toy and Food Warehouse
• Assist with Thanksgiving Food Box distribution
• Assist with Christmas Toy and Food distribution
• Other related duties as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA driver’s license (required)

Skills And Abilities

• Great communication skills
• Ability to lead
• Team player
• Detail oriented
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist people entering or exiting passenger vehicles
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Equipment Used

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment Of Religious Purposes Of The Salvation Army

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or the Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.