Kettle Worker

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a Kettle Worker/Bell Ringer to support the Red Kettle Campaign, helping raise donations to assist people in need year-round. The role requires standing outside, greeting customers warmly, and collecting donations by placing them directly into the kettle while staying within arm's reach.

Reliability, friendliness, and adherence to instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and dependable.
• Independent worker with limited supervision.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic about raising donations.
• Great people skills; retail and customer service experience a plus.
• Neat appearance; layered clothing for warmth.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in outdoor weather.
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Understand and support The Salvation Army's mission as a church and social services organization.

Responsibilities

• Ring a bell to collect donations; greet customers entering and exiting in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Stand where customers can see you to establish eye contact without blocking the doorway.
• Keep the kettle attended at all times; remain within arm's reach and do not move it.
• Do not handle money; ask customers to place donations directly into the kettle.
• If the kettle is full, contact the Corps Officer or supervisor for a replacement kettle.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Trustworthy and dependable

Independent worker

Follow instructions

Outgoing and friendly

People skills

Neat appearance

Stamina outdoors

Background check

Mission alignment

Job description

The Kettle Worker/Bell Ringer will assist The Salvation Army with the Red Kettle Campaign, which helps raise money to help those in need year-round.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below are the primary duties of this position but are not all the duties that may be required. The Salvation Army reserves the right to change, reduce or expand the duties of this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Specifically, The Primary Duties Are

• 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 the customer can see you to establish eye contact, but do not block the store's doorway or get in a customer's way.
• Ensure the Kettle is never left unattended; always remain within arms-distance of the kettle. Do not move the kettle from the assigned location.
• Under no circumstances should you handle the money going into the kettle; kindly ask customers to place the donation directly into the kettle.
• If the kettle becomes full, call the Corps Officer or identified supervisor to request a replacement kettle.
• Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy and dependable.
• Able to work independently, with limited supervision.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic about raising donations.
• Great people skills; retail and customer service experience a plus.
• Neat appearance; proper attire is layered clothing for warmth.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in outside weather conditions.
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army's mission as a church and a social services organization.