Kettle Office & Volunteer Coordinator

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Kettle Office Assistant for Crystal Lake Corps. The role supports the Volunteer & Community Relations Manager by coordinating volunteer bell ringers and managing kettle operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, some human services experience, and can handle administrative tasks, deposits, and equipment like TipTap machines with attentiveness and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School degree.
• At least three years of work and/or educational experience in the human service field preferred.
• Pass TSA MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and book volunteer bell ringers.
• Greet volunteer bell ringers, distribute kettle supplies and log returned kettles.
• Help troubleshoot problems and inform the Corps Officer or Volunteer & Community Relations Manager.
• Respond to urgent situations, including traveling to kettle locations to troubleshoot as needed.
• Handle Kettle Fund Deposits in accordance with Salvation Army guidelines, ensuring accuracy and security of funds.
• Ensure the daily route sheets are printed and distributed.
• Daily input of all kettle numbers into the kettle spreadsheet. Post the kettle totals for the bell ringers to see.
• Kettle driver as needed.
• Participate in the Donation Inventory as assigned.
• Oversee all other office duties as assigned.
• Manage TipTap machines at kettle spots and coordinate with Headquarters to resolve issues.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Money handling

Flexibility

Team player

Mission driven

Education

High School diploma

3+ years experience in human services

TSA MVR check

Tools

Word

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Kettle Office Assistant for Crystal Lake Corps. The role supports the Volunteer & Community Relations Manager by coordinating volunteer bell ringers and managing kettle operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, some human services experience, and can handle administrative tasks, deposits, and equipment like TipTap machines with attentiveness and reliability.