Kettle Coordinator (8742)

The Salvation Army; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Little Rock, AR is seeking a dedicated individual to manage the kettle program and coordinate staff and volunteers. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills to ensure coverage, accurate records, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include recruitment, scheduling, event coordination, and driving Salvation Army vehicles to kettle locations. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; one year kettle fundraising experience preferred.
• Any equivalent training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kettle program, ensuring coverage at all sites.
• Interview, recruit, screen and select bell ringing staff and volunteers.
• Plan, schedule and assign work; train and check work quality for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Maintain contact with staff and volunteers, address questions or problems.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports on kettle income and hours worked.
• Coordinate and prepare special events; recognize contributors and maintain event records.
• Engage with community leaders to discuss Salvation Army needs.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicles to kettle locations and workers.
• Assist with counting, recording and depositing kettle funds.
• Perform work on special projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Staff management

Volunteer coordination

Data recording

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Kettle fundraising experience

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: AOK-CAAC - Little Rock, AR 72201, Job Category: Christmas, Job Summary

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Manage Kettle Program (95%)
• 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.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases for daily kettle income information; prepares reports regarding the status of the kettle program; provides staff and volunteers with documentation of the hours worked.
• Plans, coordinates, and prepares special events; prepares plaques and certificates of recognition; prepares and maintains special event records for future reference.
• Meets with community leaders and organizations and discusses Salvation Army needs.
• Drives Salvation Army vehicle(s) to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations and workers.
• Assists with counting, recording and depositing of kettle funds.

Other Responsibilities (5%)

• Performs work for special projects as needed.
• Performs other related work as required.

Physical Requirements

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.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License