Kettle Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time) -13-040- SC/Imperial Valley

The Salvation Army Southern California; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Kettle Coordinator to support the Corps Officer during the kettle season. You will lead orientation for staff and volunteers, manage paperwork, and coordinate volunteers across multiple kettle locations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, inventory management, driver routing, and handling deposits in line with TSA policies. This role requires strong organizational skills and reliable attendance, with potential additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years clerical experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct kettle orientation for employees and volunteers.
• Prepare paperwork for Seasonal Kettle employees.
• Enter information into kettle program with accuracy.
• Recruit and assign volunteers to kettle locations.
• Prepare daily kettle schedules to maximize net income.
• Inventory kettle equipment and report issues.
• Prepare schedules for Kettle Driver.
• Respond to complaints at kettle locations.
• Supervise, train and discipline employees as required.
• Prepare kettle income for deposit and make deposits per TSA policy.
• Arrange Angel Trees in stores.
• Assist with toy donation activities.
• Kettle Driver duties as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Read/Write

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mission Statement

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.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Kettle Coordinator is to support the Corps Officer during the kettle season with various kettle actives.

Essential Functions

• Conduct kettle Orientation for employees and volunteers
• Prepare proper paperwork for all Seasonal Kettle employees
• Accurately enter all needed information into kettle program employee and campaign related.
• Recruit and assign volunteers and /or service clubs to various kettle locations.
• Prepare kettle schedules daily-assign employees in such a manner as to maximize net income
• Take inventory of all Kettle equipment, ensure any broken equipment is reported and replaced if necessary.
• Prepare Schedule route for Kettle Driver
• Respond to any complaints received by stores “Kettle” locations
• Supervise, train and discipline employees as required
• Prepare kettle income for deposit. Make Bank Deposit in compliance with TSA Policy
• Arrange for Angel Trees to be set-up in stores
• Assist with activities concerning toy donations
• Kettle Driver regularly or as needed
• On time Regular attendance is a must
• Other duties as assigned related to kettles

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2-year clerical experience
• Pervious Kettle experience a plus
• Must be 21 years or older to drive for TSA
• Valid Driver’s License
• Bilingual in Corps location language a plus

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Able to read write and communicate effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Salvation Army Mission