Seasonal Kettle Coordinator (Evansville)

tsainternal; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Indiana Division is seeking a Kettle Coordinator to lead the Christmas Kettle campaign. You will supervise paid bell ringers and volunteers, coordinate site permissions, manage equipment, and ensure the safe handling of funds and data accuracy across sites.

Role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to work weekends, and strong organization. This is a full-time position with daily travel in the community.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Background checks required and will be reviewed
• Experience coordinating volunteers and events is helpful

Responsibilities

• Visit kettle sites and secure permissions
• Place kettles at locations and manage setup
• Interview and assist kettle workers with applications
• Coordinate kettle sites and workers to raise funds
• Manage routes and driver communications
• Deliver kettles and equipment to sites
• Ensure equipment and supplies are maintained
• Schedule checks on bell ringers and sites
• Report concerns to supervisor promptly
• Ensure security of funds and end-of-day reconciliation
• Inventory supplies for next year and assist with ordering

Skills

Speak English

Volunteer coordination

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

The Salvation Army 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.

Salary Range Starting at: $20.00/ per hour

Job Overview

As our Kettle Coordinator, you will work with employees and volunteers to raise funds need for services provided to individuals and families by The Salvation Army. You will oversee the daily operations of our Christmas Kettle campaign.

What You Will Do:

• Visit approved kettle sites prior to start of season to ensure permission from store location for kettle placement
• Place kettles at approved corps locations by last day of October
• Perform Kettle Worker interviews and assist them with the application process ensuring that information provided is accurate and completed before presenting to Divisional Headquarters.
• Arrange kettle sites and workers to effectively raise funds
• Review and coordinate driving routes with other drivers and supervisor at the beginning of each shift
• Assist in delivering kettles and necessary equipment (bell, apron, id tag, etc.) to Bell Ringers at designated kettle sites for both paid workers and volunteers
• Ensure necessary supplemental supplies and equipment (bells & kettles) are maintained in assigned vehicles
• Compile schedule for checking on assigned Bell Ringers throughout shift(s)
• Report any concerns, incidents, and problems to supervisor immediately
• Ensure all kettles, bells, and aprons are safely secured and returned
• Organize kettles and other necessary supplies for the next day’s activities
• Coordinate with office staff to ensure the accuracy of all data entered for workers and sites
• Responsible for entering Register to Ring activity
• Ensure that all drivers are recording proper information for each site and each paid worker
• Coordinate with Corps Bookkeeper on weekly payroll
• Distribute checks for all paid kettle workers on a weekly basis
• Report any broken equipment (i.e. stands, bells, signs, aprons, locks, etc.) to

supervisor immediately

• Assist drivers with maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles used at all times
• At the end of shift, ensure drivers have readied the vehicles are ready for next day – supplies properly stored, vehicles have sufficient gas and other fluids, and vehicles are in proper working order. Report any problems with supervisor immediately
• Ensure the security of the daily funds at the end of each shift
• Inventory of all supplies at the end of the Kettle season to prepare for ordering needed for the following year
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience: Experience working with volunteers and employees preferred. Experience organizing events and coordinating activity is extremely helpful

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
• Able to assess program organizational needs and enhance performance in keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Able to work well with all types of personalities and to lead people calmly and with joy

Supervisory Responsibility:

You will supervise multiple employees and volunteers on a regular basis. This will include supervising all paid bell ringers, drivers and others who assist in this area.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Must be physically able to get in and out of vehicle to set up kettles and stands.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Travel: Position requires travel daily

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment and in the community. Full-time temporary positional Monday through Saturday. Shifts will be worked out with leadership

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the MostGood® - and it’s our employees that help us to get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits