Seasonal Kettle Coordinator (Columbus)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Salary Range Starting at: $14.00/per hour Job Overview As our Kettle Coordinator, you will work with employees and volunteers to raise funds need for services provided to individuals and families by The Salvation Army. You will oversee the daily operations of our Christmas Kettle campaign. What You Will Do: 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 Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required Background Checks Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed. Experience Experience working with volunteers and employees preferred. Experience organizing events and coordinating activity is extremely helpful Certifications Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard. Skills/Abilities: 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 Supervisory Responsibility: 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. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Requirements Include: 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 Travel: Position requires travel daily Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment and in the community. Full-time temporary positional Monday through Saturday. Shifts will be worked out with leadership The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. 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. This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army USA Central Territory