Christmas Ambassador (Temporary Full-Time) -11-045- SC/ Antelope Valley Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

The Christmas Ambassador, also described as a bell ringer, represents The Salvation Army at an approved community location by standing beside a kettle stand and ringing a bell. The role greets customers and collects monetary donations for The Salvation Army. Employees are expected to uphold the Army’s mission and public image and serve community members with dignity and respect. The position is temporary and full-time. The bell ringer reports to an assigned location on time, wears identification provided by The Salvation Army, records daily hours including lunch breaks, keeps the work area clean, and communicates changes in availability or inability to report to work to the Kettle Coordinator as soon as possible. Bell ringers must not eat, drink, use a phone, or be under the influence of a controlled substance while working. Other assignments may be given as directed.

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be neatly groomed, friendly, respectful, honest, and punctual.
  • Understand the mission and purpose of the Christmas Kettle Program.
  • Be able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
  • Possess good relationship skills.
  • If working near children, complete a criminal background check and certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
  • Be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously.
  • Be able to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
  • Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

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 hours worked each day on the time slip, including lunch breaks.
  • Greet customers in a friendly manner and offer appropriate holiday greetings or thanks.
  • Notify the Kettle Coordinator as soon as possible when unable to report to work or when availability changes.
  • Keep the work area clean.
  • Refrain from eating, drinking, using a phone, or being under the influence of a controlled substance while working.
  • Perform other assignments and duties as directed.
  • Conduct oneself on and off the job in a manner that supports The Salvation Army’s mission, religious goals, programs, and public image.
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