POSITION TITLE:         Bell Ringer

 

REPORTS TO:               Corps Officer or Kettle Coordinator

 

STATUS:                        Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt

 

WORK HOURS:           Monday through Saturday – some split shifts up to 40 hours a week. Approximate start date November 15th and working through December 24th.

 

 The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

 

 

General Statement:

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

 

Scope of Position:

Christmas Bell Ringers are essential to the Salvation Army and a culturally iconic part of the Christmas Tradition. They provide nostalgia and Christmas Cheer and are responsible for a critical source of revenue that allows The Salvation Army to carry on the part of its mission concerned with providing for those in need in our community without discrimination.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitors a Kettle at an assigned location; ensures that the kettle is never left unattended; Within reason and without causing harm to self or others; ensures the security and accountability of kettle and funds with established operating procedures. Greets the public in a courteous and friendly manner; expresses appreciation to donors. Conducts job duties following the ministry of The Salvation Army and its Christian principles Protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization. Work is performed outside an assigned store and rings the bell for charitable donations where physical discomforts are associated with weather changes. Bring the spirit of the Christmas season by making eye contact, smiling, greeting, and thanking them. Wishing the public a Merry Christmas, God Bless You, Happy Holidays, or other appropriate greetings. Direct any public mission questions to the Corps phone number or Divisional phone number. Relieve the previous volunteer promptly (not making coworkers wait to leave) Follow all policies and mandates of The Salvation Army and partnering businesses. Communicate with the Kettle Coordinator 24 hours before missing a shift when reasonably possible. Other duties as assigned.

 

 Qualifications: 

Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision. Ability to greet and courteously respond to the general public. Ability to abide by required dress code. Ability to ring small handbell and be responsible for bell and apron. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to stand in one location for extended periods in outside weather conditions with breaks and lunch periods as required by State law. Ability to perform all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, and culture. Must be able to clear a Background Check. No formal education or experience is required. Complete Bell Ringer Training (by invitation only). Must be 17 years of age or older.

 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand or sit (if medically necessary) on concrete for up to 8 hours at a time. Work is performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions. Must be able to lift 5-10 pounds.

 

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options.  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.