Christmas Kettle Coordinator

OVERVIEW:

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator position is responsible for the advanced preparation and managing of a successful local Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation, management, and success of The Salvation Army Kettle program and Christmas events as Kettle Kick Off, Thanksgiving meal and distribution, KSBW, Angel Tree program, Teen program, and Christmas distribution
• Scout out new locations for the kettle program
• Secure all necessary permissions to ring at kettle sites; this includes, but is not limited to insurance certificates, corporate and property manager agreements
• Hire workers needed for a successful kettle season
• Organize and support efforts to bring attention to kettles
• Responsible for the orientation and training of kettle workers
• Promote and recruit volunteers for Kettles Season
• Schedule kettle workers and volunteers
• Make sure all the correct paperwork is provided and collected
• Review daily reports and make adjustments to kettle placement, shift schedules, etc. as necessary.
• Initially deal with issues as they arise. Refer all serious or potentially serious issues to the corps officer or DHQ immediately
• Make sure all money is counted and processed per policy
• Responsible for ensuring all the employee schedule information is collected and processed for payroll
• Prepare thank you letters on behalf of The Salvation Army
• Drop off or pick up the kettles workers and volunteers
• Assist with administrative projects
• Other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience Working in a Non-Profit (2 years)
• CA Driver's License (Required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• MS Office Experience
• High School diploma or equivalent (Required)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible as needed
• Analytical, sales, attention to detail, time-management, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.