Kettle Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:
Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors the work of employee bell ringers ensuring ample staff to meet

location needs; prepares records and reports regarding the same; drives Salvation Army vehicle to drive

kettle workers to and from locations and/or pick up kettles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is

intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may

be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job

description.

Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of bell ringing staff ensuring all sites are covered effectively.

Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff; instructs in proper methods and procedures; checks and

approves work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as

compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.

Maintains contact with staff throughout their service; answers questions, concerns or problems;

recognizes workers through correspondence by mail, in person or by phone.

Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and databases for daily kettle income information; prepares

reports regarding the status of the kettle program; provides staff with documentation of the hours worked.

Plans, coordinates, and prepares special events; prepares plaques and certificates of recognition; prepares

and maintains special event records for future reference.

Meets with community leaders and organizations and discusses Salvation Army needs.

Develops the driver routes for the pick and delivery of kettles and kettle workers; ensures all kettle

workers are dropped off and picked up at the kettle location to which they are assigned according to the

schedule.

Drives Salvation Army vehicle(s) to deliver and collect kettles and supplies to kettle locations and

workers.

Assists with counting, recording, and depositing of kettle funds.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs work for special projects as needed.

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:
Vehicle Currency/Coin Counter

General Office Equipment

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School or G.E.D.

and

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.

Ability to prepare accurate and complete records and reports.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff.

Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff.

Ability to maintain Red Kettle Worker and/or financial database.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or

walking.

Duties include extensive driving to and from kettle locations 50-75% of work time.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying

equipment (less than 40 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in and out of the office and in a wide variety of weather conditions. Dressing

appropriately is important for remaining safe and comfortable.

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.