Christmas Kettle Worker
About The Position
The Kettle Worker supports The Salvation Army’s Christmas fundraising efforts by ringing bells at assigned kettle locations and collecting monetary donations. As the first point of public contact for the fundraising effort, the worker is expected to provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to donors and the general public. The position is seasonal, with various and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must apply in person at 1865 Bill Frey Dr, Salem, OR 97301 during the listed job fair dates and hours. The selected candidate must pass a criminal history information check; a conviction does not automatically preclude employment. The Salvation Army provides a dress code, identification, and any required special clothing. The worker must return identification at the end of employment and complete, sign, and place a daily time card in the kettle at the end of each workday.
Requirements
- Education: None.
- Have a pleasant, outgoing personality.
- Be able to work flexible and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Be dependable and safety conscious.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service.
- Be able to follow instructions with limited supervision and abide by rules, regulations, and instructions provided by the Kettle Coordinator and The Salvation Army.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and tidy appearance.
- Be able to ring a small hand bell repetitively.
- Have moderate mobility, including standing and walking frequently.
- Be physically able to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects weighing less than 25 pounds, including a kettle and kettle stand.
- Be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Be able to stand or sit in one location for extended periods outdoors and work in changing weather, noise, dust, and dirt.
- Be able to work amid frequent interruptions and interact in person with people who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
- Pass a criminal history information check; convictions are considered in context and do not automatically preclude employment.
- Be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ring the bell at the assigned kettle stand or location.
- Respond courteously to public questions and requests for information, directing people to the appropriate Salvation Army representative when needed.
- Collect monetary donations on behalf of The Salvation Army at the kettle stand.
- Greet donors in a friendly and hospitable manner.
- Follow instructions and work independently, with limited supervision.
- Meet attendance requirements and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Communicate with the public and staff professionally.
- Keep the kettle attended at all times except during authorized breaks at a secure location.
- Wear Salvation Army-provided identification and any required special clothing while at the kettle stand, and return the identification at the end of employment.
- Complete, sign, and place a daily time card in the kettle at the end of the working day.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
