Christmas Kettle Coordinator (8143)

The Salvation Army•McAllen, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal full-time position is responsible for recruiting, training, coordinating, and monitoring employee and volunteer bell ringers to ensure ample staff to meet location needs. The role involves preparing records and reports related to these activities. Key responsibilities include assisting with the recruitment, screening, scheduling, and supervision of bell ringing staff and volunteers, maintaining communication, managing daily kettle income records, preparing program status reports, documenting volunteer hours, and assisting with fund counting, recording, and depositing. The position also involves planning and executing special events, engaging with community leaders, and transporting kettles and supplies. The role requires meeting attendance requirements, the ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and conducting all duties in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission and Christian principles with professionalism. Duties are primarily seated but involve extensive driving (50-75% of work time) and limited physical effort for lifting and carrying equipment (less than 40 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
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.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
Valid State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with kettle fund raising programs

Responsibilities

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.
Assists with the recruitment, screening, scheduling, and supervision of bell ringing staff and volunteers to ensure all kettle sites are properly staffed and operations comply with Salvation Army policies.
Maintains ongoing communication with staff and volunteers, addresses concerns, and provides recognition through various forms of correspondence to foster a positive and supportive environment.
Manages daily kettle income records, prepares program status reports, documents volunteer hours, and assists with the accurate counting, recording, and depositing of funds.
Plans and executes special events.
Engages with community leaders to promote Salvation Army initiatives.
Transports kettles and supplies using Salvation Army vehicles.