About The Position

The Christmas Ambassador (Bell Ringer) represents The Salvation Army at an assigned, approved location by standing beside a kettle stand, ringing a bell, greeting customers, and collecting monetary donations for The Salvation Army. The role calls for conduct that supports the Army’s mission, religious goals, programs, and public image, while serving community members with dignity and respect. The employee must arrive on time, wear identification provided by The Salvation Army, record daily hours including lunch breaks, keep the work area clean, and communicate promptly with the Kettle Coordinator about absences or changes in availability. Employees must not eat, drink, use a phone, or be under the influence of a controlled substance while working. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old.
  • Neatly groomed.
  • Friendly, respectful, honest, and punctual.
  • Understand the mission and purpose of the Christmas Kettle Program.
  • Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
  • Good relationship skills.
  • If working in the vicinity of children, complete a criminal background check and certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously.
  • Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects and reach overhead.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone.

Responsibilities

  • Arrive on time at the assigned location.
  • Stand at the kettle stand and ring the bell.
  • Wear identification provided by The Salvation Army, such as an ID badge or logo-printed attire.
  • Record worked hours on the time slip each day, including lunch breaks.
  • Greet customers in a friendly manner and offer greetings such as “Merry Christmas,” “Thank you,” or “God Bless you.”
  • Notify the Kettle Coordinator as soon as possible if unable to report to work or if availability changes.
  • Keep the work area clean.
  • Perform other assignments and duties as directed.
  • Maintain conduct on and off the job that supports The Salvation Army’s religious goals, programs, and public image.
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