Seasonal Kettle Coordinator (Columbus)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Columbus, OH

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Kettle Coordinator, you will work with employees and volunteers to raise funds needed for services provided to individuals and families by The Salvation Army. You will oversee the daily operations of our Christmas Kettle 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
You will supervise multiple employees and volunteers on a regular basis. This will include supervising 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

Responsibilities

Visit approved kettle sites prior to start of season to ensure permission from store location for kettle placement
Place kettles at approved corps locations by last day of October
Perform Kettle Worker interviews and assist them with the application process ensuring that information provided is accurate and completed 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