Seasonal
Schedule/Hours: Monday -Saturday, 8-hour days (must be able to work a full shift on scheduled workdays)
This position is responsible for:
Rings bell for The Salvation Army Christmas Program at assigned locations; greets the public in a courteous and friendly manner. Conducts job duties in accordance with the ministry of The Salvation Army and its Christian principles. Perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet the public with a warm, cheerful attitude
- Make eye contact, smile, and thank donors sincerely
- Show up on time and completes scheduled shifts
- Handle the donation kettle responsibly
- Wear Salvation Army gear or uniform appropriately
- Maintain a neat and respectful appearance
- Comfortable work alone at a kettle station for extended periods
- Understands they are the “face” of the organization during the campaign.
- Interacts respectfully with donors, store staff, and the public.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to stand in one location for extended periods in outside weather conditions (8-hour shifts).
- Works outdoors in cold/hot or inclement weather conditions
- Work is performed outside where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather and discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt
- Dress appropriately for changing weather conditions and comfort
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Employee Benefits:
- None
- 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.
- No formal education or experience requirements
Licenses and Certificates:
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of The Salvation Army Christmas Bell Program.
- Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
- Ability to greet and respond to the general public courteously.
- Ability to abide by required dress code.
- Ability to ring small hand bell and be responsible for bell and apron. .
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Skills Required
- Must be available Monday through Saturday for scheduled 8-hour shifts and able to complete full shifts.
- Must agree not to undermine The Salvation Army's religious mission.
- Ability to stand in one location outdoors for extended periods and work in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry light objects weighing less than 25 pounds.
- Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
- Ability to greet and respond to the general public courteously.
- Ability to follow the required dress code and maintain a neat, respectful appearance.
- No formal education or prior experience required.
What We Do
The Salvation Army is an international evangelical Christian movement and church whose mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. It combines spiritual ministry with practical social assistance, seeking to address poverty and other community needs through charitable services. The organization describes its work as serving the whole person—body, mind and soul—and supporting the General in carrying out its worldwide mission.
