Red Kettle Coordinator (7854)

The Salvation Army; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Richmond, VA is seeking a Seasonal Full Time coordinator for the Christmas fundraising kettle program. This role recruits, trains, and coordinates bell ringers to ensure adequate staffing at locations and drives to kettle locations as needed.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and involves data entry and record-keeping in a customer service setting. The position offers seasonal full-time hours (40 per week) with driving duties and limited supervision, and may include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years general office and/or data entry experience in a customer service setting.
• One year experience working with kettle fundraising programs preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee and volunteer bell ringers.
• Prepares records and reports regarding staffing and activities.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Volunteer relations

Volunteer leadership

Database management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PMC-Central Virginia Area Command - Richmond, VA 23220

Position Type: Seasonal Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $14.55 - $15.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Minimal

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Christmas

Schedule/Hours: (40 hours per week)

This position is responsible for:

Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee and volunteer bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet location needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment methods and practices.
• 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.

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.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying equipment (less than 40 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and two years general office and/or data entry experience in a customer service setting, 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.