Kettle Coordinator (8849)

The Salvation Army; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Lexington, NC seeks an organized coordinator to recruit and train kettle staff, drive vehicles to kettle locations, and maintain accurate records of kettle income. You will coordinate schedules, prepare reports, and liaise with community partners to support the holiday kettle program.

Responsibilities include leading staff, ensuring site coverage, and driving routes while upholding Salvation Army policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• At least 1 year of kettle fundraising experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to supervise and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and coordinate kettle staff to ensure location coverage.
• Plan schedules and assign work; monitor progress for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintain records of kettle income and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate events and recognition for staff and volunteers.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to kettle sites and transport staff and kettles.
• Assist with counting and depositing kettle funds.
• Liaise with community leaders to discuss kettle needs.

Skills

Driving

Staff leadership

Record keeping

Communication

Fundraising

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Vehicle Operation

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Davidson County Corps - LEXINGTON, NC 27292, Job Category: Christmas, JOB SUMMARY:

Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet location needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same; drives Salvation Army vehicle to drive kettle workers to and from locations and/or pick up kettles.

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 incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• 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 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 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 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.
• Develops the driver routes for the pick and delivery of kettles and kettle workers; ensures all kettle workers are dropped off and picked up at the kettle location to which they are assigned according to the schedule.
• 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:

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

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Vehicle Currency/Coin Counter
• General Office Equipment

QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School or G.E.D.
• one year experience working with kettle fund raising programs preferred.
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, 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 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 and out of the office and in a wide variety of weather conditions. Dressing appropriately is important for remaining safe and comfortable.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.