Christmas Kettle Worker in Ketchikan, AK
About The Position
Kettle Workers support The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising by ringing bells at assigned locations and interacting with the public. As the first point of public contact for the fundraising effort, workers are expected to provide courteous, friendly service and bring Christmas cheer. They are responsible for maintaining a welcoming presence, protecting the Red Kettle within reason, and following Salvation Army and partner-business policies. The role requires completing Kettle Worker training and an online Protect the Mission course, as well as passing required background checks, including an Alaska State background check. Workers must be at least 17 years old and able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. This is a temporary, non-exempt position.
Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- 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, and communicate comfortably face-to-face with diverse individuals.
- Be punctual, organized, self-motivated, and flexible, with a desire to learn and assist others.
- Be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist intermittently and sometimes continuously.
- Be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Stand outside an assigned store and ring the bell to solicit charitable donations.
- Represent The Salvation Army as a friendly and positive public presence.
- Guard the Red Kettle within reason.
- 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.
- Complete the required Kettle Worker training and online Protect the Mission course.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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