Christmas Bell Ringer - Tacoma Corps
About The Position
Christmas Bell Ringers monitor an assigned Salvation Army donation kettle at a local jobsite, keeping it attended and following operating procedures to safeguard the kettle and donations. The role helps raise funds for the Salvation Army’s work supporting people in need and brings Christmas cheer through friendly, courteous interaction with the public. The position is temporary and non-exempt, with work scheduled Monday through Saturday and some split shifts, up to 40 hours per week. Work is in person at various locations in North Tacoma, South Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. The approximate work period is November 14 through December 24. The role is performed outside assigned stores and may involve inclement weather and discomfort from weather changes, noise, rain, snow, dust, or dirt. Bell Ringers follow Salvation Army and partner-business policies and Christian principles, complete invitation-only Bell Ringer Training, and may need to remain up to 30 minutes after a shift to meet the Christmas Driver.
Requirements
- Must be at least 17 years of age.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must complete Bell Ringer Training, by invitation only.
- Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
- Ability to greet and courteously respond to the general public.
- Ability to abide by the required dress code.
- Ability to ring a small handbell and be responsible for the bell and apron.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to stand in one location for extended periods outdoors, with breaks and meal periods as required by state law.
- Ability to perform duties with an understanding of The Salvation Army’s mission, ministry, philosophy, and culture.
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously.
- Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects and reach overhead.
- Ability to operate a telephone and desktop or laptop computer, access and produce information from a computer, and understand written information.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- A minimum of six months of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor an assigned kettle, ensure it is never left unattended, and follow established procedures to protect and account for the kettle and funds.
- Greet the public courteously, thank donors, and offer appropriate seasonal greetings.
- Perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s ministry, Christian principles, policies, and partner-business mandates.
- Direct questions about the public mission to the Corps or Divisional phone number.
- Promptly relieve the previous staff member or volunteer.
- Stay up to 30 minutes after a scheduled shift when needed to meet the Christmas Driver.
- Contact the Kettle Coordinator for instructions before leaving a shift early.
- When reasonably possible, notify the Kettle Coordinator 24 hours before missing a shift.
- Perform other job-related tasks and functions as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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