Kettle Worker

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Kettle Worker for the Philadelphia area, seasonal from November 19 to December 24, 2026. Shifts run 9am–6pm at various business locations, with bells, donations, and friendly outreach to passersby.

Role emphasizes professionalism, public interaction, and adherence to dress code, with training in child safety and required clearances. Compensation is $13.00 per hour, non-exempt, 71 credit hours per season.

Qualifications

• Must follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Must greet the public politely and respond professionally.
• Must dress in Salvation Army approved attire.
• Must be able to ring a hand bell for shifts.
• Must meet attendance requirements.
• Must withstand outdoor weather for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate professionalism in all duties.
• Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Must lift kettles, tripods, and signs as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be friendly and respectful of Salvation Army mission.
• Must complete PA Act 153 training with periodic refreshers.
• Must meet PA Child Abuse History, State Police, and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Greet passersby in a friendly manner while ringing the bell.
• Keep kettle area neat and ensure equipment is sanitized daily.
• Stand next to the kettle for the duration of the shift.
• Respect store requests regarding location or ringing if needed.
• Be familiar with Salvation Army social services and fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Follow instructions

Greet the public

Dress code adherence

Stamina outdoors

Professionalism

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Stand in one location

Respect mission

Age 18+

Education

PA Act 153 training

PA Child Abuse Clearances

PA State Police/ FBI checks

Job description

Overview

Position:Kettle Worker

Location: Corps; Philadelphia Citadel Corps, 5830 Rising Sun Avenue

Availability of Position: Seasonal

Schedule: November 19, 2026-December 24, 2026; 9am-6pm, various dates and schedules available

Reporting Relationship:Corps Officers and Kettle Coordinator

Salary and Grade: $13.00 per hour; 71 Non-Exempt

Position Overview: Kettle worker ringing a bell at a Salvation Army Red Kettle to raise funds for The Salvation Army at various places of business throughout the area.

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

• All kettle equipment will be sanitized at the beginning and end of each day.
• Bell Ringers will not have any physical contact with any donations or individuals.
• Greet each passerby in a friendly and respectful manner while ringing the bell.
• Smile, make eye contact, and be courteous by saying "God Bless You" or "thank you" for every donation.
• Always stand next to the kettle.
• Be clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed in a manner consistent with Salvation Army standards.
• Arrive on time and accurately complete a timecard each day.
• Keep kettle stand area neat and free of clutter.
• Comply with requests from store managers and owners (i.e., moving locations, not ringing the bell, etc.).
• Be familiar with some of the social service work of The Salvation Army in the community (i.e., locations, key statistics, etc.) to respond to common questions.
• Be familiar with fundraising initiatives such as Apple Pay and Online Giving to respond to questions from the public.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to politely greet and respond to the general public.
• Ability to abide by the required dress code.
• Ability to ring a hand bell for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to stand in one location for extended periods of time in outside weather conditions.
• Ability to conduct all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Must be self-motivated and highly enthusiastic.
• Must be able to lift filled kettles, metal tripods, and signs daily as needed throughout the season.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be friendly and have a positive attitude.
• Must be able to respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army.
• The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
• Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.