Christmas Kettle Worker in Kenai, AK
About The Position
Kettle Workers support The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising efforts by ringing bells at assigned locations and interacting with the public. As a first point of contact, they are expected to provide courteous, friendly customer service and represent The Salvation Army with enthusiasm and holiday cheer. The role includes standing outside an assigned store, greeting patrons, and taking reasonable steps to guard the Red Kettle. Workers must complete Kettle Worker training, pass the required background checks, and follow The Salvation Army’s policies and the partnering business’s requirements. The position involves working outdoors in cold or freezing conditions and standing or sitting on concrete for up to eight hours. The Salvation Army will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The employee acknowledges The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and agrees that work-related conduct must not conflict with or undermine its religious mission. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Pass an Alaska State background check and complete background checks required by The Salvation Army.
- Complete Kettle Worker training and the required online Protect the Mission course.
- Stand or sit, if medically necessary, on concrete for up to eight hours.
- With proper clothing, withstand cold or freezing temperatures for up to eight hours.
- Be courteous and respectful toward store patrons, staff, volunteers, and other visitors.
- Provide a sense of fun, enthusiasm, and Christmas or holiday cheer.
- Understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions; communicate comfortably face-to-face with diverse individuals.
- Be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and assist others.
- Perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Stand outside an assigned store and ring the bell for charitable donations.
- Represent The Salvation Army as a friendly and positive presence.
- Take reasonable steps to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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