Kettle Coordinator (8739)

The Salvation Army; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Little Rock, AR seeks a coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise bell ringers for kettle campaigns. The role involves planning schedules, ensuring staff coverage across multiple locations, and maintaining ongoing communication with volunteers to address questions and recognize contributions.

Ability to recruit and screen candidates, manage reports, and drive to kettle locations is essential; a valid driver's license is required, and the position may involve varied hours

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year experience with kettle fundraising preferred or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selects bell ringers (staff and volunteers) to ensure locations are covered.
• Plans, schedules and assigns work to staff and volunteers; instructs in procedures; reviews work for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintains contact with staff and volunteers; answers questions or concerns; recognizes workers by mail, in person or by phone.

Skills

Kettle fundraising experience

Staff coordination

Interview and recruitment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AOK-CAAC - Little Rock, AR 72201. Job Category: Christmas. Schedule/Hours: Varies.

Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee and volunteer bell ringers ensuring ample staff 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 covered effectively.
• 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 well as compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with staff and volunteers throughout their service; answers questions, concerns or problems; recognizes workers through correspondence by mail, in person or by phone.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 or walking.
• 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.
• Work is performed in and out of the office and in a wide variety of weather conditions. Dressing appropriately is important for remaining safe and comfortable.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

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, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

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