Christmas Kettle Worker in Fairbanks, AK

Salvation Army Careers • Fairbanks, AK

11d

About The Position

Kettle Workers support The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising efforts by ringing bells at assigned store locations. They serve as the first point of public contact for the campaign, greeting and interacting with patrons in a courteous, friendly, and positive manner while providing Christmas cheer and, within reason, guarding the Red Kettle. Workers must follow Salvation Army and partner-business policies, dress appropriately for the weather, and relieve the preceding worker or volunteer promptly. The position is temporary and non-exempt, and reports to the Corps Officer.

The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Employees acknowledge and understand the organization’s religious purpose and agree that their work-related conduct must not conflict with or undermine its religious programs or purposes.

The role requires completing Kettle Worker training and the Protect the Mission online course, passing required background checks, communicating comfortably with diverse individuals, and being able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it is committed to a respectful workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Be able to clear an Alaska State background check and pass background checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.
• Complete Kettle Worker training and the online Protect the Mission course.
• Be able to stand or sit, if medically necessary, on concrete for up to 8 hours.
• Be able to withstand cold or freezing temperatures for up to 8 hours when wearing proper clothing.
• Be courteous and respectful to store patrons, staff, volunteers, and other visitors.
• Provide a sense of fun, enthusiasm, and Christmas or holiday cheer.
• Follow policies and procedures in The Salvation Army AK Handbook.
• Understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions.
• Be comfortable communicating face-to-face with diverse individuals.
• Be punctual, organized, self-motivated, and flexible, and have a desire to learn and assist people encountered in the role.
• Be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist intermittently and sometimes continuously.
• Perform essential duties with or without accommodation; reasonable modifications or adjustments may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Stand outside an assigned store and ring the bell to solicit charitable donations.
• Be a friendly and positive representative of The Salvation Army.
• Within reason, guard the Red Kettle.
• Interact with and greet store patrons.
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions.
• Relieve the previous volunteer or Kettle Worker in a timely manner.
• Follow The Salvation Army’s policies and mandates and those of the partnering business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed