Christmas Kettle Coordinator (8834)

The Salvation Army; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lufkin, TX seeks a coordinator for kettle fundraising programs. The role recruits and screens bell ringers, plans schedules, and maintains records for daily kettle income and events.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and volunteers, driving Salvation Army vehicles to kettle locations, and ensuring accuracy of deposits and reports. A valid driver's license is required, and high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience with kettle fundraising preferred.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of bell ringing staff and volunteers ensuring all sites are covered effectively.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff and volunteers; instructs in proper methods and procedures.
• Checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.

Skills

Recruiting

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Lufkin Corps - Lufkin, TX75901, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Job Category: Christmas, Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee and volunteer bell ringers ensuring amplestaff to meet location needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of bell ringing staff and volunteers ensuring all sites are coveredeffectively.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff and volunteers; instructs in proper methods and procedures;
• checks and approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as wellas compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with staff and volunteers throughout their service; answers questions, concerns orproblems; recognizes workers through correspondence by mail, in person or by phone.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases for daily kettle income information; preparesreports regarding the status of the kettle program; provides staff and volunteers with documentation of thehours worked.
• Plans, coordinates, and prepares special events; prepares plaques and certificates of recognition; preparesand maintains special event records for future reference.
• Meets with community leaders and organizations and discusses Salvation Army needs.
• Drives Salvation Army vehicle(s) to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations and workers.
• Assists with counting, recording and depositing of kettle funds.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work for special projects as needed.
• Performs other related work as required

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, andprotocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing orwalking.
• Duties include extensive driving to and from kettle locations 50-75% of work time.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (less than 40 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in and out of the office and in a wide variety of weather conditions. Dressingappropriately is important for remaining safe and comfortable.

What We Are Looking For in You

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School or G.E.D.
• AND
• One year experience working with kettle fund raising programs preferred.
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, andabilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled