Kettle Worker - Washougal Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California • Washougal, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Christmas Kettle Workers, also known as Bell Ringers, monitor an assigned Salvation Army donation kettle at a local jobsite during the Christmas season. They help provide Christmas cheer and collect donations that support the Salvation Army’s work meeting community needs without discrimination. The role involves greeting and thanking the public, following Salvation Army and partner-business procedures, and safeguarding the kettle and funds. Work is in person at various local sites, often outside, where workers may encounter inclement weather and related physical discomfort. The position is temporary, non-exempt, and scheduled Monday through Saturday, with some split shifts and up to 40 hours per week. The approximate work period is November 20 through December 24.

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must be able to clear a background check.
• Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to greet and respond courteously to the general public.
• Ability to comply with 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 in outdoor weather conditions, 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 computer information, 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 and ensure it is never left unattended.
• Protect and account for the kettle and collected funds according to established operating procedures, within reason and without causing harm to self or others.
• Greet the public courteously, express appreciation to donors, and offer appropriate seasonal greetings.
• Perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s ministry, Christian principles, policies, and mandates, as well as those of partnering businesses.
• Direct public questions about the mission to the Corps or Divisional phone number.
• Relieve the previous volunteer promptly.
• Notify the Kettle Coordinator 24 hours before missing a shift when reasonably possible.
• Complete Bell Ringer Training when invited.
• Perform other job-related tasks and functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed