Christmas Kettle Coordinator (8834)

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP in Texas is seeking a coordinator to recruit, screen, and manage bell ringing staff and volunteers for kettle locations. The role involves planning schedules, ensuring site coverage, and maintaining records of hours worked and funds collected.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to adhere to Salvation Army policies. Prior kettle fundraising experience is preferred, with a focus on strong organization and

Qualifications

• High School or G.E.D. education required.
• Experience with kettle fund raising programs preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selects bell ringing staff and volunteers to ensure coverage at all sites.
• Plans, schedules and assigns work of staff and volunteers; instructs in procedures.
• Checks and approves work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and compliance with Salvation Army policies.
• Maintains contact with staff and volunteers; answers questions or concerns.
• Prepares and maintains records for kettle income; reports status of kettle program.
• Coordinates and prepares special events; prepares plaques and certificates; maintains event records.
• Meets with community leaders to discuss Salvation Army needs.
• Drives Salvation Army vehicle to kettle locations and collects kettles and supplies.
• Assists with counting, recording and depositing kettle funds.

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

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