Kettle Assistant - Temporary

Job summary

The Kettle Assistant is responsible for overseeing kettle counting, preparing deposits, and maintaining accurate statistics for the Christmas Kettle Campaign. They also provide training and support to volunteers while ensuring all donations are handled securely according to organizational policies.

Job details

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: POsition Purpose summary: The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is part of a century old tradition to contribute towards building strong communities by helping TSA to give hope to others. The Kettle Assistant position is a short-term contract position. The successful candidate is responsible for the oversight of kettle counting, preparing deposits and filling out statistics for each Kettle location. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties as below. Attends training/orientation on The Salvation Army and the Christmas Kettle Campaign Ensure all Kettle donations are securely handled in strict adherence to cash handling policies and procedures. Leads and assists in the kettle operations for West Kelowna locations Assures Kettle Campaign results in the Kettle Deposit Summary are completed and sent s to appropriate personnel. Communicate daily issues and supply deficiencies to Volunteer & Kettle Coordinator Provide training to and the orientation of volunteers assuring proper handling of Kettle donations and counting procedures as required Assist in the scheduling and re-scheduling of volunteers as necessary May assist in supervising and supporting Kettle counting volunteers throughout the Campaign Participate in the recruitment of new volunteers Ensure timesheets and mileage reports are submitted accurately and timely (bi-weekly basis) Respond to questions/queries from volunteers. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: • Collect donations in accordance to policies and procedures ensuring donations are always kept secure. Working Conditions: • Work environment is a typical office environment and typically in malls/stores Education and Experience Qualifications: Qualifications and education requirements: Some high school coursework, completion of high school is an asset Experience: • A minimum of one year of related experience or working in customer service • Money handling experience is an asset • Related experience is an asset Skills/capabilities Must have a solid understanding of basic to intermediate computer operation including Microsoft 365 programs, data entry, internet browsers, and some file management and ability to create reports. Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities. Be a positive and outgoing representative of The Salvation Army Okanagan Central Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures. Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate). A Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required Valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic Team Player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to lift 9 to 12 kgs (20 – 25 lbs) Strong people skills; enjoys liaising and working with people of all ages and abilities Willingness to be flexible and work well under pressure with daily timelines and changing priorities Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in the handling of donor, volunteer, and organizational information Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $18.25 to $22.23 with a maximum of $26.20. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

What you’ll do

The Kettle Assistant is responsible for overseeing kettle counting, preparing deposits, and maintaining accurate statistics for the Christmas Kettle Campaign. They also provide training and support to volunteers while ensuring all donations are handled securely according to organizational policies.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience or customer service background and possess basic to intermediate computer skills. A valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to pass a background check are mandatory requirements for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cash handling
• Data entry
• Microsoft 365
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Volunteer coordination
• Reporting
• Customer service
• File management
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Cash Handling
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Lifting Ability
• Customer Service
• Confidentiality
• Data Entry
• File Management
• Web Browsers
• Interpersonal Communications
• Materials Management
• Operations
• Statistics
• Scheduling
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Kettle Coordinator
• Volunteer
• Unclassified Unit Group
• Unclassified Detailed Occupation
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