Seasonal Kettle Coordinator (Evansville)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Evansville, IN

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Seasonal Kettle Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of their Christmas Kettle campaign. This role involves working with employees and volunteers to raise funds essential for the services provided to individuals and families. The position requires managing the logistics of kettle placement, worker coordination, and ensuring the smooth operation of the fundraising campaign.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Experience working with volunteers and employees preferred.
Experience organizing events and coordinating activity is extremely helpful.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Able to assess program organizational needs and enhance performance in keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army.
Able to work well with all types of personalities and to lead people calmly and with joy.
Supervise multiple employees and volunteers on a regular basis, including all paid bell ringers, drivers, and others who assist in this area.
Must be physically able to get in and out of vehicle to set up kettles and stands.
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
May require bending, squatting, walking.
May require standing for extended periods.
Position requires travel daily.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Responsibilities

Visit approved kettle sites prior to the start of the season to ensure permission from store locations for kettle placement.
Place kettles at approved corps locations by the last day of October.
Perform Kettle Worker interviews and assist them with the application process, ensuring accuracy and completeness before presenting to Divisional Headquarters.
Arrange kettle sites and workers to effectively raise funds.
Review and coordinate driving routes with other drivers and supervisor at the beginning of each shift.
Assist in delivering kettles and necessary equipment (bell, apron, id tag, etc.) to Bell Ringers at designated kettle sites for both paid workers and volunteers.
Ensure necessary supplemental supplies and equipment (bells & kettles) are maintained in assigned vehicles.
Compile schedule for checking on assigned Bell Ringers throughout shift(s).
Report any concerns, incidents, and problems to supervisor immediately.
Ensure all kettles, bells, and aprons are safely secured and returned.
Organize kettles and other necessary supplies for the next day’s activities.
Coordinate with office staff to ensure the accuracy of all data entered for workers and sites.
Responsible for entering Register to Ring activity.
Ensure that all drivers are recording proper information for each site and each paid worker.
Coordinate with Corps Bookkeeper on weekly payroll.
Distribute checks for all paid kettle workers on a weekly basis.
Report any broken equipment (i.e. stands, bells, signs, aprons, locks, etc.) to supervisor immediately.
Assist drivers with maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles used at all times.
At the end of shift, ensure drivers have readied the vehicles are ready for next day – supplies properly stored, vehicles have sufficient gas and other fluids, and vehicles are in proper working order. Report any problems with supervisor immediately.
Ensure the security of the daily funds at the end of each shift.
Inventory of all supplies at the end of the Kettle season to prepare for ordering needed for the following year.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.