The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Worker, Hilo Corps

The Salvation Army Hawaiian & PI Div; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Worker, Hilo Corps is a seasonal, full-time position in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves staffing kettles, collecting donations, and ensuring secure cash handling across multiple venues during the November–December period.

Applicants should be prepared for outdoor/indoor venues, maintain a courteous demeanor with shoppers, and work the flexible schedule from November through Christmas Eve as required.

Qualifications

• Availability during November–December season.
• Ability to interact courteously with shoppers and colleagues.
• Ability to work outdoors/indoors and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Christmas kettles and receive donations from shoppers.
• Report to work on a regular schedule at various locations.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle cash securely.
• Work calmly under busy, high-pressure conditions.
• Engage with shoppers and volunteers in a respectful manner.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Job description

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Worker, Hilo Corps

Job Category: Christmas Seasonal

Requisition Number: THESA025464

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, seasonal, temporary

Date: November/December

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people.

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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

JOB SUMMARY: Staff the Christmas kettles and receive donations from shoppers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled at various locations, both indoors and outdoors.
• Interact with others with courtesy and tact
• Receive donations from shoppers.
• Work under stressful conditions
• Respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner
• Handle cash in a secure fashion
• Maintain confidentiality
• Talk and interact with co-workers, supervisors, shoppers.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires standing; walking; sitting; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 25 pounds

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

THE KETTLE WORKER'S SCHEDULE:

Monday through Saturday starting in November and ending on or about Christmas Eve.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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