Christmas Kettle Coordinator - Bishop Service Center

Salvation Army Careers•Bishop, CA

20d

About The Position

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator prepares for and manages a successful local Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign. The role involves securing and preparing kettle locations, hiring and training workers, coordinating schedules and volunteers, maintaining equipment and paperwork, resolving operational issues, ensuring donations are counted and processed according to policy, and supporting payroll processing and donor acknowledgments. The position also requires adherence to The Salvation Army’s religious purposes and an at-will employment relationship.

Requirements

Two years of experience working in a nonprofit organization.
California driver's license.
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 multitask and remain flexible as needed.
Analytical, sales, attention-to-detail, time-management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word programs.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare, manage, and ensure the success of The Salvation Army Kettle program.
Visit kettle locations before the season, meet location managers, and secure locations.
Identify and secure new locations for the kettle program.
Obtain permissions for kettle sites, including insurance certificates and corporate or property manager agreements.
Hire workers needed for the kettle season.
Organize and support efforts to raise awareness of the kettles.
Orient and train kettle workers.
Review kettle equipment and repair, paint, or purchase equipment as determined by the supervisor.
Schedule kettle workers and volunteers.
Ensure required paperwork is provided and collected.
Review daily reports and adjust kettle placement and shift schedules as needed.
Address issues as they arise and immediately refer serious or potentially serious issues to the corps officer or DHQ.
Ensure all money is counted and processed according to policy.
Ensure employee schedule information is collected and processed for payroll.
Prepare thank-you letters on behalf of The Salvation Army.
Recruit volunteers for Christmas kettles.
Perform other related duties as required.