Christmas Ambassador (Temporary Full-Time) -11-148- Santa Ana Temple Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California•Santa Ana, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Ambassador (Bell Ringer) represents The Salvation Army at approved community locations by standing beside a kettle stand, ringing a bell, greeting customers, and collecting monetary donations. The role requires conduct that supports The Salvation Army’s mission and public image, and service to community members with dignity and respect. The ambassador reports to an assigned location on time, wears identification provided by The Salvation Army, and records daily work hours, including lunch breaks. They keep the work area clean, communicate with the Kettle Coordinator about absences or changes in availability, and complete other duties as directed. Employees must not eat, drink, use a phone, or be under the influence of controlled substances while working. This is a temporary full-time position. The work may involve standing and other physical movements, with lifting up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
If working near children, complete a criminal background check and certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
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.
Be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously; grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead; operate a computer, fax, and telephone; and 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 daily hours worked, including lunch breaks, on the time slip.
Greet customers in a friendly manner and use appropriate greetings such as “Merry Christmas,” “Thank you,” and “God Bless you.”
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 controlled substances while working.
Perform other assignments and duties as directed.
Represent The Salvation Army in a manner that supports its religious goals, programs, and public image, and treat community members with dignity and respect.