Kettle Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking staff to help with Thanksgiving and Christmas fundraising efforts in California. The role involves coordinating kettle volunteers, managing paid workers, and handling data entry for kettle activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stores, facilitating equipment placement and distributions, and assisting with toy and food pickups and warehouse operations during the holiday season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• California driver’s license required.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate kettle workers and volunteers.
• Manage paid kettle workers.
• Coordinate drop off/pick up of kettles.
• Input kettle data into the current kettle program.
• Ensure proper placement of kettle stands.
• Track kettle equipment distribution and collection.
• Maintain and properly deploy Tip Tap equipment.
• Assist in counting and depositing of 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 and food; assist at warehouse and distributions.

Skills

Initiative

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Driver's License

Job description

OVERVIEW:

To help with The Salvation Army Corps Locations with Thanksgiving and Christmas efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and coordinate kettle workers and volunteers
• Manage paid kettle workers
• Coordinate drop off/pick up of kettles
• Input kettle data into the current kettle program
• Ensure proper placement of kettle stands
• Track kettle equipment distribution and collection
• Maintain and properly deploy Tip Tap equipment
• Assist in counting and depositing of 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/Food Warehouse.
• Assist with Thanksgiving Food Box distribution
• Assist with Christmas Toy/Food distribution

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• California Driver's License (Required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to assist people entering or exiting passenger vehicles
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. on a regular basis and up to 75lbs. on an intermittent basis

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.

Qualifications

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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