Bell Ringer

Salvation Army USA•Centralia, WA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Christmas Bell Ringers are essential to the Salvation Army and a culturally iconic part of the Christmas Tradition. They provide nostalgia and Christmas Cheer and are responsible for a critical source of revenue that allows The Salvation Army to carry on the part of its mission concerned with providing for those in need in our community without discrimination.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
Ability to greet and courteously respond to the general public.
Ability to abide by required dress code.
Ability to ring small handbell and be responsible for bell and apron.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to stand in one location for extended periods in outside weather conditions with breaks and lunch periods as required by State law.
Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, and culture.
Must be able to clear a Background Check.
No formal education or experience is required.
Complete Bell Ringer Training (by invitation only).
Must be 17 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Monitors a Kettle at an assigned location; ensures that the kettle is never left unattended; Within reason and without causing harm to self or others; ensures the security and accountability of kettle and funds with established operating procedures.
Greets the public in a courteous and friendly manner; expresses appreciation to donors.
Conducts job duties following the ministry of The Salvation Army and its Christian principles
Protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization.
Work is performed outside an assigned store and rings the bell for charitable donations where physical discomforts are associated with weather changes.
Bring the spirit of the Christmas season by making eye contact, smiling, greeting, and thanking them. Wishing the public a Merry Christmas, God Bless You, Happy Holidays, or other appropriate greetings.
Direct any public mission questions to the Corps phone number or Divisional phone number.
Relieve the previous volunteer promptly (not making coworkers wait to leave)
Follow all policies and mandates of The Salvation Army and partnering businesses.
Communicate with the Kettle Coordinator 24 hours before missing a shift when reasonably possible.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

paid holidays
vacation time
sick time
medical, vision, and dental insurances
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options
Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee's normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.
Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months' service time.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months' service time.
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year