Christmas Kettle Coordinator

THE SALVATION ARMY • Nacogdoches, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors employee and volunteer bell ringers to ensure adequate staffing at kettle locations. The role maintains records and databases, prepares reports, supports special events, communicates with community leaders, and assists with handling kettle funds. It also includes driving Salvation Army vehicles to deliver and collect kettles and supplies. Duties are performed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, policies, and Christian principles, with a high level of professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, protocol, and Christian principles, while maintaining professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with kettle fundraising programs is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Interview, recruit, screen, and select bell-ringing staff and volunteers to ensure kettle sites are covered.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work; instruct staff and volunteers in methods and procedures; and check work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact with staff and volunteers during their service, respond to questions and concerns, and recognize workers by mail, in person, or by phone.
• Maintain current records and databases of daily kettle income, prepare reports on the kettle program, and document staff and volunteer hours.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare special events; prepare recognition plaques and certificates; and maintain records of special events.
• Meet with community leaders and organizations to discuss Salvation Army needs.
• Drive Salvation Army vehicles to deliver and collect kettles and supplies at kettle locations.
• Assist with counting, recording, and depositing kettle funds.
• Perform special-project work and other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED