Kettle Coordinator

salvarmycareers; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army service extension office in Marion, IL, is seeking a seasonal Kettle Coordinator to manage the Christmas Bell Ringing/Kettle program. This role involves scheduling, placement, monitoring of Bell Ringer/Kettle workers, coordinating delivery and return of kettle equipment, and coordinating with Corps staff.

The position is full-time temporary, 30 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, with one year work experience and some supervisory experience.
• Must have an appropriate driver’s license and pass TSA MVR check.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and coordinate with staff.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in cold weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, recruit, screen, and assist with hiring all paid Bell Ringer staff to include preparing hiring packets and conducting Bell Ringer Orientations.
• Coordinate delivery of kettle equipment to and from kettle sites.
• Schedule and notify kettle workers and volunteers of their assignments.
• Ensure that all kettle locations are manned and secure kettles.
• Visit with location managers and coordinate kettle drop off and pick up.
• Coordinate all paid workers and volunteers, including monitoring and staffing assignments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

TSA MVR check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army service extension office located in Marion, IL, is looking fora seasonal Kettle Coordinator. This position is responsible for the Christmas Bell Ringing/Kettle program, including scheduling, placement, monitoring of Bell Ringer/Kettle workers, delivery, returning, and securing of Christmas kettles. This effort will require close working relationship with other Corps staff.

This is a full-time temporary position, 30 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise, recruit, screen, and assist with hiring all paid Bell Ringer staff to include preparing hiring packets and conducting Bell Ringer Orientations.
2. Check on possible new kettle and counter kettle sites.
3. Coordinate delivery of kettle equipment to and from kettle sites.
4. Visit with all location managers, identify yourself and arrange location of kettle drop off and pick up.
5. Ensure that all kettle locations are being manned. Coordinate all paid workers and volunteers. Schedule and notify kettle workers and volunteers of their assignments.
6. Check that all bell ringers are clean and presentable.

The full job description will be available upon interview.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, with one year work experience and some supervisory experience. Combination of training and work experience will be considered. Management skills and the ability to work with volunteer staff are needed. Must have an appropriate driver’s license and pass TSA MVR check.

Knowledge of

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write reports. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to present information in high stress situations. Ability to read common sense understanding to carry out and relay instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Some work will be outdoors, and it will be cold. Must be capable of lifting 20 pounds and sometimes up to 40 pounds.

Who are we?

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Fair Chance Hire

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.