Kettle Coordinator

Salvation Army Corp; Glenwood (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Corp in Glenwood, NC is seeking a coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise bell ringers for the kettle program. You will plan schedules, ensure coverage at all kettle sites, and maintain accurate hours and income records.

The role includes driving Salvation Army vehicles to locations and handling funds with care. Responsibilities include staff coaching, event coordination, and maintaining relationships with community partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; relevant experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting, screening and selecting staff for kettle programs.
• Ability to drive Salvation Army vehicle to kettle locations and staff.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills for kettle funds.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and coordinate routes.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selects bell ringing staff.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work; ensures coverage at all sites.
• Maintains contact with staff; addresses questions and concerns.
• Prepares records and reports; handles kettle income data.
• Drives vehicle to deliver/collect kettles and supplies.
• Counts, records, and deposits kettle funds as needed.
• Coordinates special events and coordinates driver routes.

Skills

Follow instructions

Staff leadership

Record keeping

English communication

Driving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Vehicle operation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meetlocation needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same; drives Salvation Army vehicle to drivekettle workers to and from locations and/or pick up kettles.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It isintended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents maybe requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this jobdescription.Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of bell ringing staff ensuring all sites are covered effectively.Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff; instructs in proper methods and procedures; checks andapproves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well ascompliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.Maintains contact with staff throughout their service; answers questions, concerns or problems;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 with documentation of the hours 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.Develops the driver routes for the pick and delivery of kettles and kettle workers; ensures all kettleworkers are dropped off and picked up at the kettle location to which they are assigned according to theschedule.Drives Salvation Army vehicle(s) to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations andworkers.Assists with counting, recording, and depositing of kettle funds.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs work for special projects as needed.Performs other related work as required.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:Vehicle Currency/Coin CounterGeneral Office EquipmentMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School or G.E.D.andone year experience working with kettle fund raising programs preferred.orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, andabilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Driver’s LicenseKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.Ability to prepare accurate and complete records and reports.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff.Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff.Ability to maintain Red Kettle Worker and/or financial database.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.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 carryingequipment (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.All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing asan employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.