Christmas Kettle Assistant

The Salvation Army

Position Description

Position Title : Christmas Kettle Assistant

Job Summary : The Kettle Assistant position exists to further mission of the Salvation Army by supporting bell ringing and other logistical needs related to our annual Christmas campaign.

Reports To : Corps Officer(s)

Pay Grade : 202

Pay Range : $15.75 - $18.90 Hourly

Qualifications :

Must be of good moral character and able to interact in a friendly and compassionate manner. Candidates must have a passion for fulfilling the mission of The Salvation Army and must be articulate in presenting the same to others.

Candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background inquiry and annual motor vehicle check with a valid driver's license.

Education :

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Significant Customer service-based experiences will be considered in lieu of.

Skills :

• Team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Must have an interest and ability to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and work as a cooperative team member.
• Must be able to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Especially in emergent situations.
• Typing skills necessary. Previous database experience helpful. Will be required to learn kettle management database and systems. Must be comfortable around computers and learning new computer software.

The Salvation Army 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 Christ. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Essential Responsibilities :

Local travel required.

Position Ranking :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

This Position is required to do basic business and office work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the individual is regularly required to talk and listen, stand, walk, sit and use hands. Individual must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occassionally lift up to one hundred pounds. The use of Office and Computer Equipment will be necessary. Vision abilities will require close vision. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors to meet the needs of the position. There is low to moderate noise level for this position.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.