Christmas Kettle Worker in Juneau, Alaska

Salvation Army USA • Juneau, AK

57d • Onsite

About The Position

Kettle Workers are important to a Salvation Army and culturally iconic part of the Christmas Tradition. They provide nostalgia, Christmas Cheer, and must greet and interact with the general public in a courteous and friendly manner. Kettle Workers are responsible for ringing bells at assigned locations as part of The Salvation Army's Christmas fundraising efforts. They are the first point of public contact in the Christmas fundraising and must exhibit the highest standards of customer service.

Requirements

• Be able to clear a Alaska State background check.
• Complete Kettle Worker Training.
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Must be able to stand or sit (if medically necessary) on concrete for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to easily withstand cold or freezing temperatures with proper clothing for up to 8 hours.
• Be courteous and respectful to store patrons, staff, volunteers, and other visitors to your assigned store.
• Be able to provide a sense of fun, enthusiasm, and Christmas/holiday cheer.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined by The Salvation Army AK Handbook.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis.
• Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable communicating with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact.
• Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.
• Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
• The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Responsibilities

• Standing outside an assigned store and ringing the bell for charitable donations.
• Being a friendly and a positive face for The Salvation Army.
• Within reason, guarding the Red Kettle.
• Interacting with and greeting store patrons.
• Dressing appropriately for weather conditions.
• Relieving previous volunteer/Kettle Worker in a timely manner.
• Following all policies and mandates of The Salvation Army and partnering business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees