Kettle Worker

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is hiring a Kettle Worker/Bell Ringer to support the Red Kettle Campaign in New Brunswick, NJ. You will ring the kettles outside stores, greet shoppers politely, and encourage donations during the seasonal drive.

Flexibility to stand in cold weather, follow instructions, and work with little supervision is required; a background check will be conducted. Prior retail or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ring a bell for The Salvation Army to collect donations. Smile and greet customers entering and exiting 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 arm's 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.

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.