Kettle Worker

The Salvation Army • Toms River, NJ

5d

About The Position

The Kettle Worker/Bell Ringer assists The Salvation Army with the Red Kettle Campaign, which raises money to help people in need year-round. The role involves ringing a bell and encouraging donations while greeting customers in a courteous and friendly manner. Workers must remain near the assigned kettle, keep it attended, and follow procedures for donations and replacement kettles. The position may also include other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• Be trustworthy and dependable.
• Be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic about raising donations.
• Have good people skills.
• Maintain a neat appearance and wear layered clothing for warmth.
• Be able to stand for extended periods in outside weather conditions.
• Be willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Understand and support The Salvation Army's mission as a church and social services organization.

Nice To Haves

• Retail and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Ring a bell for The Salvation Army to collect donations.
• Smile and greet customers entering and exiting the location in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Stand where customers can see you and establish eye contact without blocking the doorway or getting in customers' way.
• Keep the kettle attended at all times and remain within arm's distance of it.
• Do not move the kettle from its assigned location.
• Do not handle money being placed in the kettle; ask customers to place donations directly into it.
• Contact the Corps Officer or identified supervisor to request a replacement kettle if it becomes full.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed