The Salvation Army service extension office located in Marion, IL, is looking for a seasonal Kettle Coordinator. This position is responsible for the Christmas Bell Ringing/Kettle program, including scheduling, placement, monitoring of Bell Ringer/Kettle workers, delivery, returning, and securing of Christmas kettles. This effort will require close working relationship with other Corps staff.
This is a full-time temporary position, 30 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour.
Essential Functions
- Supervise, recruit, screen, and assist with hiring all paid Bell Ringer staff to include preparing hiring packets and conducting Bell Ringer Orientations.
- Check on possible new kettle and counter kettle sites.
- Coordinate delivery of kettle equipment to and from kettle sites.
- Visit with all location managers, identify yourself and arrange location of kettle drop off and pick up.
- Ensure that all kettle locations are being manned. Coordinate all paid workers and volunteers. Schedule and notify kettle workers and volunteers of their assignments.
- Check that all bell ringers are clean and presentable.
The full job description will be available upon interview.
This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent, with one year work experience and some supervisory experience. Combination of training and work experience will be considered. Management skills and the ability to work with volunteer staff are needed. Must have an appropriate driver’s license and pass TSA MVR check.
Knowledge of
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write reports. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to present information in high stress situations. Ability to read common sense understanding to carry out and relay instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Physical and Working Conditions
Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Some work will be outdoors, and it will be cold. Must be capable of lifting 20 pounds and sometimes up to 40 pounds.
Preferred QualificationsWho are we?
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The Salvation Army Mission
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.
Fair Chance Hire
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of work experience
- Some supervisory experience
- Management skills and ability to work with volunteer staff
- Appropriate driver's license
- Pass TSA MVR check
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to present information in individual and small-group settings
- Ability to communicate in high-stress situations
- Basic arithmetic skills using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to use a computer and answer phones
- Ability to lift 20 pounds and sometimes up to 40 pounds
What We Do
The Salvation Army is a church and charitable organization known for its charity work in over 120 countries, committed to 'Doing the Most Good' through community programs and aged care.
