Kettle Coordinator (9487)

Schedule/Hours:

Seasonal; 11/11/2026 – 1/31/2027

Full-time; Hours varied

This position is responsible for:

The Prince William Service Center is looking to hire a Seasonal Kettle Coordinator to assist in the management and oversight of a variety of seasonal programs to include Angel Tree, Christmas Warehouse operations and Bell Ringers. The ideal incumbent will possess skills necessary to manage these programs which includes but is not limited to taking a lead role in the receipt, storage, and distribution of donations given to The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree Program; assisting with loading, unloading, and sorting donations; moving donations and other materials into the warehouse; assisting in the setup, clean up and break down of the warehouse. Administratively, the incumbent will schedule appointments, interview clients to determine eligibility and perform accurate and complete computer data entry as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews, recruits, screens and selection of Bell Ringer staff and volunteers ensuring all sites are covered effectively.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work of staff and volunteers; 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 and volunteers throughout their service; answers questions, concerns, or problems; recognizes workers through correspondence by mail, in person or by phone.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to lift scales, boxes, hand trucks, and dollies. Ability to load, unload, secure and protect goods. Ability to set up and break down materials at events. Ability to driving to and from kettle site. Amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying equipment (25 lbs. to 40 lbs.) 10% - 20% of work time. 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 and/or the work environment is a warehouse with a cement floor; temperatures in the warehouse and dock area may, at times, be very cold, depending on the varying weather and temperatures during the season. Position involves going in and out of the warehouse space into the cold throughout the day.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• One year of experience working with volunteer 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 and must meet TSA MVR Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled