Christmas Kettle Coordinator - Tehachapi

The Salvation Army Southern California • Tehachapi, CA

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About The Position

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator is responsible for the advanced preparation, management, and success of a local Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign. The coordinator secures and prepares kettle locations, hires and trains workers, schedules workers and volunteers, manages campaign paperwork and daily reports, and ensures donations and payroll information are processed according to policy. The position also recruits volunteers, supports efforts to raise awareness of the kettles, prepares thank-you letters, and handles campaign issues, escalating serious matters to the corps officer or DHQ.

Requirements

• California driver's license.
• Two years of experience working in a nonprofit.
• 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.

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 managers, and secure locations.
• Scout new locations for the kettle program.
• Obtain required permissions for kettle sites, including insurance certificates and corporate and property manager agreements.
• Hire workers for the kettle season.
• Organize and support efforts to bring attention to kettles.
• Orient and train kettle workers.
• Review kettle equipment and repair, paint, or purchase equipment as directed by the supervisor.
• Schedule kettle workers and volunteers.
• Ensure all 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed