Kettle Coordinator (8826)

The Salvation Army; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Tifton, GA is seeking a Kettle Coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise bell ringers, ensuring full staff coverage across sites. You will interview and select volunteers, plan schedules, and maintain accurate records of hours and kettle income.

You will also coordinate special events, recognize outstanding volunteers, and drive to kettle locations as needed, maintaining strong community relationships.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One year experience working with kettle fund raising preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to develop and maintain volunteer and financial databases.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, coordinate, and monitor staff and volunteer bell ringers.
• Interview, recruit, screen and select bell ringing staff and volunteers.
• Plan, schedule, assign work, and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Maintain contact with staff/volunteers and address questions or problems.
• Prepare records and reports for kettle income and hours worked.
• Coordinate special events and recognition activities.
• Meet with community leaders to discuss Salvation Army needs.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicles to kettle locations and collect kettles.

Skills

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Staff coordination

Leadership

Volunteer management

Education

High School or GED

1 year kettle fund raising experience

Equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GA-TIF Tifton Service Center - TIFTON, GA 31794, This position is responsible for:

• Recruiting, training, coordinating, and monitoring the work of employees and volunteer bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet location needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same.
• 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 discuss 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

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• 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 volunteers and staff.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to maintain volunteer and financial database.

Education and Experience:

• High School or G.E.D.
• 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:

• Valid State Driver’s License

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