Holiday Kettle Campaign Lead

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Christmas Kettle Coordinator to lead the locally targeted kettle campaign. You will manage site preparation, secure locations, hire workers, and train volunteers, ensuring accurate donations processing and reporting.

Ideal candidates have nonprofit experience and a valid CA driver’s license, with strong organizational and people skills to collaborate across teams. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Non-profit experience (2 years) preferred.
• CA driver's license required.
• Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and ensure the success of the kettle program.
• Visit kettle locations, meet managers, and secure sites.
• Scout new kettle locations and secure permissions.
• Hire workers for the kettle season.
• Organize awareness efforts and coordinate training for volunteers.
• Schedule workers and volunteers; manage paperwork.
• Review daily reports and adjust kettle placement and shifts.
• Ensure accurate counting and processing of money per policy.
• Coordinate payroll-related paperwork.
• Recruit volunteers for kettles.

Skills

Confidentiality

People skills

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Non-profit experience (2 years)

CA driver's license (required)

Spanish preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory seeks a Christmas Kettle Coordinator to lead the locally targeted kettle campaign. You will manage site preparation, secure locations, hire workers, and train volunteers, ensuring accurate donations processing and reporting.

Ideal candidates have nonprofit experience and a valid CA driver’s license, with strong organizational and people skills to collaborate across teams. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.