Christmas Ambassador (Temporary Full-Time) -11-085- SC/Pasadena Tabernacle Corps

Salvation Army Careers•Pasadena, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Christmas Ambassador, also described as a 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, religious goals, programs, and public image, while serving community members with dignity and respect. The employee must arrive on time, wear the identification or logo-branded attire provided, record work hours and lunch breaks, keep the work area clean, and communicate promptly with the Kettle Coordinator about absences or changes in availability. The position is temporary and full-time.

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 in the vicinity of 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, and pull objects and reach overhead.
Be able to operate a computer, fax machine, and telephone.
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 greetings or thanks, such as “Merry Christmas,” “Thank you,” or “God Bless you.”
Contact the Kettle Coordinator as soon as possible if unable to report to work or if availability changes.
Refrain from eating, drinking, using a phone, or being under the influence of any controlled substance while working.
Keep the work area clean.
Perform other assignments and duties as directed.
Represent The Salvation Army in a manner that supports its mission, religious goals, programs, and public image, and treats people with dignity and respect.